Citation and Examination of William Shakspeare, Euseby Treen, Joseph Carnaby, and Silas Gough, Clerk

Citation and Examination of William Shakspeare, Euseby Treen, Joseph Carnaby, and Silas Gough, Clerk is a biographical fiction work by Walter Savage Landor, first published in 1582. This historical account dramatizes an event where a young William Shakespeare is brought before Sir Thomas Lucy, accused of deer-stealing. The narrative combines humor and wit while exploring themes of justice, reputation, and ambition within the context of Elizabethan England. Through clever dialogue and interactions, the book provides insight into Shakespeare's character and the societal norms of the time.