“The daintiest last, to make the end most sweet.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Works of Shakespear: The comedy of errors. The winter's tale. The life and death of King John. King Richard II
This volume includes four of William Shakespeare's renowned plays, showcasing his versatility in comedy and tragedy. 'The Comedy of Errors' is a farcical comedy about identical twins separated at birth. 'The Winter's Tale' is a romantic tragedy with elements of fantasy. 'The Life and Death of King John' is a historical play focusing on the reign of King John of England. 'King Richard II' is a historical play depicting the reign of Richard II. more
Author
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
You May Also Like
“What to ourselves in passion we propose, The passion ending, doth the purpose lose.”
Source: The plays of William Shakspeare: In fifteen volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators. To which are added, notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. The fourth edition. Revised and augmented (with a glossarial index) by the editor of Dodsley's collection of old plays
“An habitation giddy and unsure Hath he that buildeth on the vulgar heart.”
Source: An Essay on the writings and genius of Shakespeare. By Mrs. Montagu. ... Second edition
“That in the captains but a choleric word Which in the soldier is flat blasphemy.”
“Within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court.”
“Rumor is a pipe Blown by surmises, jealousies, conjectures.”
“Rumour doth double, like the voice and echo, The numbers of the feared.”
Source: The plays and poems of William Shakspeare
“Greatest scandal waits on greatest state.”
Source: The Dramatic Works of Shakespeare