“Homer is one of the men of genius who solve that fine problem of art - the finest of all, perhaps - truly to depict humanity by the enlargement of man: that is, to generate the real in the ideal.”
Book:William Shakespeare
Quote by Victor Hugo
Work
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in the history of English literature. His plays, written in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, cover a wide range of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history. His most famous works include 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Macbeth,' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Shakespeare's poetry, such as 'Sonnets,' is also highly esteemed. His influence on the English language is profound, with many of his phrases and expressions entering common usage. more
Author
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo, a French romantic poet, novelist, and playwright, was born on February 26, 1802, and died on May 22, 1885. He is considered one of the greatest writers in French literary history, known for his profound humanistic concerns and rich imagination. more
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