Shakespeare's Bones / The Proposal to Disinter Them, Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture: Illustrated by Instances of Visits of the Living to the Dead

Name: Shakespeare's Bones / The Proposal to Disinter Them, Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture: Illustrated by Instances of Visits of the Living to the Dead
Author: C. M. Ingleby

By C. M. Ingleby

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The essay examines proposals to exhume the remains of a celebrated playwright to resolve questions about his appearance and portraiture, balancing human reverence for graves against scientific and historical motives. It outlines different sentiments behind memorials and reburials, and argues that, in certain cases, disinterment may be justified to settle disputed identity or to correct misrepresentations. The author supports these points by surveying prior exhumations and notable instances of visits of the living to the dead, and by weighing ethical, antiquarian, and practical considerations.

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C. M. Ingleby

C. M. Ingleby was a scholar and writer known for his exploration of Shakespearean themes and historical contexts. His notable work, "Shakespeare's Bones / The Proposal to Disinter Them, Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture," delves into the implications of disinterring Shakespeare's remains and how this act could influence our understanding of his likeness and legacy. Ingleby's writing reflects a deep engagement with literary history and the intersections of memory and mortality, contributing to the ongoing discourse surrounding one of literature's most celebrated figures.

Shakespeare's Bones / The Proposal to Disinter Them, Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture: Illustrated by Instances of Visits of the Living to the Dead

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