Bacon and Shake-speare Parallelisms, penned by Edwin Reed and originally published in 1902, delves into the intricate debate surrounding the authorship of William Shakespeare's works. This book meticulously explores the purported parallels between the writings of Francis Bacon and the plays and poems attributed to Shakespeare. Reed presents a detailed analysis of linguistic similarities, thematic resonances, and philosophical alignments, inviting readers to reconsider traditional attributions and engage with alternative theories. By highlighting these 'parallelisms, ' the book contributes to the ongoing discussion of one of literature's most enduring mysteries: Did Shakespeare write Shakespeare? This edition makes available a significant contribution to the Baconian theory, appealing to scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the enigma of the Bard and the compelling possibility of a hidden hand behind the masterpieces.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.