Bøger af Georges Connes

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

The Shakespeare Mystery by Connes, Georges is a thrilling mystery novel that explores the possibility that William Shakespeare was not the true author of his famous plays and sonnets. The story follows a group of scholars and detectives who become obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the Shakespeare authorship question. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of deceit, betrayal, and political intrigue that spans centuries.The novel is set in both modern-day England and Elizabethan England, and the author seamlessly weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.Throughout the book, Connes raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of creativity, the role of history in shaping our understanding of the past, and the power of language to shape our perceptions of reality. The Shakespeare Mystery is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, historical fiction, or Shakespearean literature.1927. Abridged and translated into English by a member of the Shakespeare Fellowship. During 1925, Professor Connes delivered a course of twelve lectures to his literary students on the subject of the Shakespeare mystery. A selection of these lectures has been translated as they present a summary view of the vexed question of the authorship of the plays and poems generally attributed to William Shakespeare.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.

A survivor, the author was captured by the Germans in June 1916 and became a prisoner of war until his repatriation in January 1919. In the Second World War, he was active in the French Resistance, was arrested and detained, and ultimately went into hiding. In this book, he offers a pacifist, internationalist perspective on war.