C. M. (Clement Mansfield) Ingleby

About the Author

C. M. (Clement Mansfield) Ingleby (1823–1886) was a distinguished English scholar, philosopher, and literary critic whose intellectual pursuits bridged the worlds of metaphysics, ethics, and Shakespearean studies. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, Ingleby initially pursued a career in law before dedicating himself to scholarly endeavors, contributing significantly to the elucidation of Shakespeare's works and the philosophical underpinnings of literature. His incisive analyses often challenged prevailing interpretations, blending rigorous historical research with a passion for the Bard's legacy. Ingleby's enduring fascination with Shakespeare led him to explore provocative questions about the playwright's life and remains, as evidenced in his seminal work, Shakespeare's Bones: The Proposal to Disinter Them, Considered in Relation to Their Possible Bearing on His Portraiture: Illustrated by Instances of Visits of the Living to the Dead. A man of profound erudition, he left an indelible mark on Victorian literary criticism through his thoughtful and often controversial examinations of cultural icons.