Shakespeare's Bones - The Proposal to Disinter Them: Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture

"Let's talk of graves, of worms, and epitaphs" is the motto of this Essay, and accordingly we accept the author's challenge and proceed to consider his suggestion that Shakespeare's grave should be opened and an examination made of any remains that may be discovered therein. In support of his proposals, Dr. Ingleby urges that three desirable results would be obtained: first, it would be ascertained whether the tomb has been already rifled; secondly, an examination of the remains might enabl...