Shakespeare’s original will: a re-reading, and a reflection on interdisciplinary research within archives
Much academic ink has been spilled on the importance of William Shakespeare’s last will and testament, particularly as a source illuminating his life and character. Drawing upon recent archival research and technical analysis, this article details the processes by which interdisciplinary approaches...
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British Records Association
2017
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47806/ |
| Summary: | Much academic ink has been spilled on the importance of William Shakespeare’s last will and testament, particularly as a source illuminating his life and character. Drawing upon recent archival research and technical analysis, this article details the processes by which interdisciplinary approaches to the will have resulted in a fundamental reinterpretation of what the contents of the will can tell us about Shakespeare’s final years. |
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