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    Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown
    Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown
    Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown
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    Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown

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    Release dateFeb 1, 2003
    Shakespeare, Bacon, and the Great Unknown
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    Andrew Lang

    Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.

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