“He that commends me to mine own content Commends me to the thing I cannot get.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Family Shakespeare: In One Volume, in which Nothing is Added to the Original Text, But Those Words and Expressions are Omitted which Cannot with Propriety be Read Aloud in a Family
This book is a curated edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems, designed for family audiences. It retains the original text but excludes any language that may be deemed inappropriate for reading in a family setting. 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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