Shakespeare’s Hand in the Play of Sir Thomas More

'Shakespeare’s Hand in the Play of Sir Thomas More' is a landmark work of bibliographical and literary scholarship that investigates the potential contributions of William Shakespeare to the Elizabethan play 'Sir Thomas More'. Edited by the renowned scholar Alfred W. Pollard, this collection of essays brings together expertise in paleography, orthography, and stylistic analysis to examine the famous 'Hand D' manuscript fragment.The work explores the technical and creative evidence linking the three pages of the manuscript directly to Shakespeare’s own handwriting and literary habits. By analyzing the script, spelling, and vocabulary, the contributors-including leading experts of the time-provide a compelling case for Shakespeare’s involvement in revising the play. This study remains a cornerstone of Shakespearean studies, offering deep insights into the collaborative nature of Renaissance theater and the rigorous methods used to identify anonymous contributions within the English dramatic canon. It is an essential resource for scholars of Shakespeare, early modern drama, and historical linguistics interested in the intersection of manuscript evidence and literary genius.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.