Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespeare's Signatures and Sir Thomas More by George Greenwood is a book that explores the authorship of the play Sir Thomas More, which is believed to have been written in part by William Shakespeare. The book delves into the historical context of the play, including the political and religious turmoil of the time, and examines the evidence that suggests Shakespeare's involvement in its creation. Greenwood analyzes the language and style of the play, comparing it to Shakespeare's other works, and identifies several key signatures that suggest his authorship. He also explores the role of censorship in the play's creation, as well as the possible motivations behind Shakespeare's involvement. The book provides a fascinating look at the intersection of literature and history, and sheds new light on one of Shakespeare's lesser-known works. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean scholarship, early modern English history, or the art of literary detection.1924. A study into the six signatures attributable to Shakespeare and various other handwriting samples arguably those of Shakespeare; whether such samples really are those of Shakespeare and whether or not the three page addition to Sir Thomas More was really written by Shakespeare. With illustrations of the signatures.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.
