“Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Plays of William Shakespeare in Ten Volumes: With Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators
This ten-volume set includes all of William Shakespeare's plays, accompanied by corrections and scholarly annotations from a range of commentators. The collection aims to provide a thorough and annotated edition of Shakespeare's works, offering readers insights and interpretations from different scholarly perspectives. 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
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