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“Among other things, he wrote a big book about Francis Bacon writing Shakespeare called The Great Cryptogram.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Ignatius Donnelly's theories
For: Those interested in historical conspiracy theories and 19th-century literature.
Key quote: “He wrote a big book about Francis Bacon writing Shakespeare called the Great Cryptogram.”
The host discusses Ignatius Donnelly's eccentric theories, particularly his book 'The Great Cryptogram,' which posits that Francis Bacon wrote Shakespeare. This mention serves to illustrate the bizarre and speculative nature of Donnelly's work within the context of 19th-century American politics and mythology.