A newly analyzed 17th-century letter fragment challenges the long-held belief that William Shakespeare had a detached marriage. The letter, addressed to “Mrs Shakspaire,” suggests Anne Hathaway may have lived with Shakespeare in London. This discovery prompts a reevaluation of their relationship, considering factors like plague outbreaks and family events that might have influenced her movements between London and Stratford.
Overlooked letter shows Shakespeare was not a neglectful husband
