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Quote by William Shakespeare

“There is an old poor man,. . . . Oppress'd with two weak evils, age and hunger.”

Quote by William Shakespeare

Book:The Beauties of Shakespeare; Selected from His Works. To which are Added, the Principal Scenes in the Same Author. The Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged

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The Beauties of Shakespeare; Selected from His Works. To which are Added, the Principal Scenes in the Same Author. The Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged

The Beauties of Shakespeare is a curated selection of Shakespeare's most significant scenes and extracts. This fifth edition has been updated and expanded, offering readers a comprehensive look at some of Shakespeare's most celebrated works. more

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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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