“Here's flowers for you; Hot lavender, mints, savoury, marjoram; The marigold, that goes to bed wi' the sun And with him rises weeping: these are flowers Of middle summer, and I think they are given To men of middle age.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
Comedies of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Comedies of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English is a scholarly compilation that includes Shakespeare's classic comedies. The book offers a modern English translation alongside the original Shakespearean text, allowing readers to compare and contrast the two versions. It is intended for those who wish to explore Shakespeare's comedies in a more accessible format while still engaging with the original language. 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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