Inscription on tomb

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Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear,
To dig the dust enclosed here;
Bleste be the man that spares these stones,
And curst be he that moves my bones.

William Shakespeare

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Author

William Shakespeare

Source

Inscription on tomb

Medium

Epitaph

Language

English

Time

1616 1610s 17th century

Era

European Renaissance

Authentication Score 2

Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Inscription on his grave. 23 April 1616. Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon, England, UK.

Current Citation

Shakespeare, William. Inscription on his grave. 23 April 1616. Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon, England, UK.