“There is a devilish mercy in the judge, if you'll implore it, that will free your life, but fetter you till death.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
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The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: From the Text of the Corrected Copies of Steevens and Malone, with a Life of the Poet
This book presents a curated selection of Shakespeare's dramatic works, utilizing the corrected texts from the editions compiled by Steevens and Malone. It includes a detailed biography of the renowned poet and playwright. 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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