The Oxford Shakespeare believed to be partly by Shakespeare. The first two editions of the Norton Shakespeare, published by W.W. Norton, were largely based on the Oxford text, but departed from some of its decisions. The term 'Oxford Shakespeare' also refers to Oxford University Press's editions of individual Shakespeare plays and poems. These individual editions follow the same principles as the "Complete Works", but their editors are permitted to reject choices made for the "Complete Works" if they feel strongly; for example, David Bevington's edition of "Henry IV Part One" uses 'Falstaff' not 'Oldcastle'. The hardback editions feature distinctive purple dustjackets, while the
John Shakespeare is mentioned in the local records once more in 1597 when he sold some property to George Badger, a draper. John Shakespeare was buried on 8 September 1601 at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. The only record that survives of his personality is a note written by Thomas Plume fifty years after his death. Plume records a conversation with Sir John Mennes (1599–1671), who stated that he had once met him in his shop and described him as a "merry cheeked old man" who said of his son that "Will was a good honest fellow, but he durst have cracked a