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Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented

The History of English Podcast

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William Shakespeare's Last Will and Testament

This chapter discusses the details of William Shakespeare's will, including the bequests to his relatives and acquaintances, and the provision he made for his wife. It also explores the speculations and controversies surrounding Shakespeare's signatures and the possibility of a physical condition affecting his handwriting and leading to his retirement from writing.

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