William Shakespeare’s Letter to Wife Anne Hathaway Unearthed After Centuries, Offering New Insight Into The Bard’s Marriage and Life in London (View Pic)
A newly examined letter fragment addressed to ‘Good Mrs Shakespeare’ suggests that the couple may have shared a residence in central London between 1600 and 1610, challenging the long-held narrative of separation.
For over two centuries, it has been widely assumed that William Shakespeare left his wife, Anne Hathaway behind in Stratford-upon-Avon when he moved to London and that his decision to leave her only a modest bequest in his will hinted at estrangement or resentment. However, a newly examined letter fragment addressed to ‘Good Mrs Shakespeare’ suggests that the couple may have shared a residence in central London between 1600 and 1610, challenging the long-held narrative of separation and new insight into the Bard’s marriage. This discovery comes from the research of Professor Matthew Steggle, a scholar in the Department of English at the University of Bristol. The letter, unexpectedly discovered within the binding of a book in Hereford claims that Shakespeare was refusing to provide funds to a young orphan named John Butts. Instead, the writer appeals directly to Mrs. Shakespeare, requesting financial assistance from her. World Poetry Day 2025: William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson and More, 5 Famous English Poets That Have Made Long Lasting Influence.
Shakespeare Letter To His Wife
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