“O that my tongue were in the thunder's mouth! Then with passion would I shake the world, And rouse from sleep that fell anatomy Which cannot hear a lady's feeble voice, Which scorns a modern invocation.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)
In "Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)," readers are presented with a dual perspective on Shakespeare's historical plays. The modern translation aims to make the language accessible to contemporary audiences, while the original text preserves the historical context and original language of the plays. This volume is suitable for students, scholars, and general readers who wish to explore the depth and complexity of Shakespeare's historical narratives and the nuances of his 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
You May Also Like
Source: The Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare: With the Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators: Comprehending a Life of the Poet, and an Enlarged History of the Stage
Source: Critical Path
Source: The Complete Works of William Shakspeare
“Let there be gall enough in thy ink, though thou write with a goose-pen, no matter.”
Source: The Plays of William Shakespeare in Ten Volumes: With Corrections and Illustrations of Various Commentators
Source: The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: From the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed; with Glossarial Notes, His Life, and a Critique on His Genius & Writings
“I do not hate a proud man, as I do hate the engendering of toads.”
Source: Troilus and Cressida: Third Series, Revised Edition
“The best quarrels, in the heat, are cursed by those that feel their sharpness.”
Source: King Lear Thrift Study Edition