The Cipher In The Plays And On The Tombstone (1900)

By Ignatius L. Donnelly

Book Overview

""The Cipher In The Plays And On The Tombstone"" is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly and published in 1900. The book explores the use of ciphers and codes in William Shakespeare's plays and on his tombstone. Donnelly, a politician and writer, argues that Shakespeare used ciphers and codes in his works to convey hidden messages and secrets. He also claims that the inscription on Shakespeare's tombstone contains a cipher that reveals the true identity of the author. The book delves into the history of ciphers and codes, as well as their use in literature and cryptography. Donnelly's theories and interpretations have been controversial and debated among scholars and Shakespeare enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164072102
• ISBN13: 9781164072102
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"