“Her virtues, graced with external gifts, Do breed love's settled passions in my heart; And like as rigour of tempestuous gusts Provokes the mightiest hulk against the tide, So am I driven by breath of her renown Either to suffer shipwreck or arrive Where I may have fruition of her love.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
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The plays of William Shakspeare, pr. from the text of the corrected copies left by G. Steevens and E. Malone, with a selection of notes from the most eminent commentors by A. Chalmers
The volume includes a comprehensive selection of Shakespeare's dramatic works, meticulously edited from the corrected copies of the texts left behind by George Steevens and Edmond Malone. These copies are renowned for their accuracy and scholarly annotations. The book also features a selection of notes from prominent scholars, providing additional insights and commentary on the plays. 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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