Baconian theory

The Baconian theory suggests that William Shakespeare may not have authored the plays and sonnets traditionally attributed to him. Instead, it proposes that Sir Francis Bacon, a philosopher and writer of the same era, was the real creator. Supporters point to similarities in writing style, philosophical ideas, and possible hidden messages in the texts. However, this theory lacks definitive evidence and is generally considered a fringe hypothesis among scholars. It reflects curiosity about the authorship of Shakespeare’s works but remains speculative rather than widely accepted.