The Cryptography of Shakespeare - Part One

Arensberg, Walter

Published by Howard Bowen, Los Angeles, 1922

8vo; ix, (3), 280 pages; Clean and secure in original binding of black cloth spine over gray boards; the printed title label at spine is worn along its edges, minor wear to two corners. Quite scarce in this original edition. This work delves into the hidden codes and messages in the works of William Shakespeare. The author, who was a poet and art collector, spent many years studying Shakespeare's plays and sonnets and discovered that they contained a complex system of cryptography. In this book, he provides a detailed analysis of the hidden messages and symbols in Shakespeare's works, including the use of anagrams, acrostics, and other forms of encryption. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different plays and sonnets, with each chapter providing a detailed analysis of the cryptography used in that particular work. The Cryptography of Shakespeare is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the works of Shakespeare, cryptography, or literary analysis. A volume devoted to the controversial claim that Francis Bacon wrote Shakespeare's works. Contents: Acrostics and anagrams; The simple anagrammatic acrostic; The compound anagrammatic acrostic. Seller Inventory # 45765

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cryptography of Shakespeare - Part One
Publisher: Howard Bowen, Los Angeles
Publication Date: 1922
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition.