“Contention, like a horse, Full of high feeding, madly hath broke loose, And bears down all before him.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Beauties of Shakspeare: Regularly Selected from Each Play : with a General Index Digesting Them Under Proper Heads
This book is a curated selection of notable excerpts from the works of William Shakespeare. It includes a comprehensive index that categorizes these excerpts under relevant topics for easy access and analysis. 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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