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A curious scholar, haunted by the early death of a brilliant playwright, becomes convinced that the true author of the celebrated tragedies may have been lost to history. Drawing on the passionate debates of the late‑19th century, he pieces together literary clues, personal letters, and cryptic wills, all pointing toward a hidden genius whose voice was silenced far too soon. The narrative opens with his fervent belief that the dramatic brilliance of Shakespeare’s stage could have been an extension of this vanished mind.
Driven by obsession, he embarks on a quest that spans libraries, secret societies, and dusty archives, seeking evidence that spans three centuries. Along the way, he encounters skeptical scholars, rival theories, and unexpected allies, each adding a new layer to the enigma. Listeners will be drawn into a world where literary history and mystery intertwine, promising a thoughtful exploration of authorship, fame, and the shadows that linger behind the most famous works.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (394K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-08-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1857–1935
A lawyer-turned-writer from Ohio, he wandered into literary history with an unusual claim: that Christopher Marlowe, not Shakespeare, wrote the plays. His books also ranged across regional history and firsthand disaster reporting, giving his work a mix of curiosity and drama.
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