“Let me be boiled to death with melancholy.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Family Shakspeare ... By T. Bowdler ... Sixth Edition
The Family Shakspeare is a collection of Shakespeare's plays and poems, adapted and censored by Thomas Bowdler to remove what he considered inappropriate content for a family audience. This sixth edition reflects the ongoing process of Bowdlerizing, which aimed to make Shakespeare's works suitable for all ages. The book is notable for its influence on the perception of Shakespeare's works in the 19th century and beyond. 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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