Shakespeare, Sir Thomas More Journal: Lined Ultra (Embellished Manuscripts Collection)

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), long considered the greatest of the English writers, left few traces of his handwriting. Because of this, Shakespeare's possible contribution to the handwritten manuscript of the play Sir Thomas More has been hotly debated over the centuries since it was written in 1595. Believed to have been scripted and revised by five different playwrights, the play was heavily censored and even banned when it was released and is believed to have never been performed during its time. However, in later years the scene depicting More quieting a riot has become quite notable for its possible connection to Shakespeare, leading to a resurgence of interest in the collaborative Elizabethan play.