James Shirley, a renowned English dramatist, was born on September 18, 1596, and died on October 29, 1666. His works hold a significant place in the history of 17th-century English drama, known for their intricate plots and profound character development.
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Source: The Dramatic Works and Poems: Now First Colledted : in 6 Volumes. Honoria and mammon [u.a.]
“Knaves will thrive when honest plainness knows not how to live.”
Source: The Maid's Revenge. A Tragedy [in Five Acts, in Prose and Verse].
“The honour is overpaid,When he that did the act is commentator.”
Source: Honoria and Mammon. Chabot, Admiral of France. The acardia. The triumph of peace. A contention for honour and riches. The triumph of beauty. Cupid and death. The contention of Ajax and Ulysses, &c. Poems
Source: The Dramatic Works and Poems of James Shirley, Now First Collected: The grateful servant. The traitor. Love's cruelty. Love in a maze. The bird in a cage. Hyde Park
“Only the actions of the just, Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.”
“Death calls ye to the crowd of common men.”
Source: Honoria and Mammon. Chabot, admiral of France. The Arcadia. The triumph of peace. A contention for honour and riches. The triumph of beauty. Cupid and death. The contention of Ajax and Ulysses for armour of Achilles. Poems
“How little room Do we take up in death, that, living, know No bounds!”