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100	1		_aIngleby, C. M. _q(Clement Mansfield), _d1823-1886
245	1	0	_aShakespeare's Bones : _bThe 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
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-06-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1883 Trübner & Co. edition by David Price
520			_a"Shakespeare's Bones" by C. M. Ingleby is an essay written in the late 19th century that explores the controversial proposition of examining the remains of William Shakespeare. The book discusses the implications of disinterring the bones of the famous playwright, particularly in relation to his legacy and portraiture, thereby delving into the value of historical relics and the ethics surrounding their examination. Ingleby, a respected figure associated with Shakespearean societies, presents a reflective discourse on the desires and reasons that might justify such an act while respectfully considering the sentiments of both scholars and the public. In this thought-provoking essay, Ingleby articulates the various historical instances where the remains of notable figures have been exhumed for reasons of reverence, historical inquiry, or even identity confirmation. He highlights cases such as that of Friedrich Schiller, where an exhumation allowed for a respectful reburial, alongside the motivations for unearthing Shakespeare's remains, which could potentially clarify longstanding questions regarding his physical representation. Ingleby also addresses the concerns raised by Shakespeare's epitaph, arguing that a careful examination could lead to a greater understanding of the playwright and the authenticity of his likeness as presented in various works. Ultimately, the essay invites readers to consider the balance between reverence for the dead and the pursuit of knowledge in historical scholarship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Tomb
653			_aSchiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 -- Tomb
653			_aExhumation -- England
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8379
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