“The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The plays and poems of William Shakspeare
This volume brings together a selection of Shakespeare's plays and poems, showcasing his enduring influence on English literature. It includes classic works such as 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Macbeth,' as well as various sonnets and narrative poems. The collection offers readers a chance to explore the depth and complexity of Shakespeare's writing, highlighting his mastery of language and storytelling. 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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“For there's no motion That tends to vice in man, but I affirm It is the woman's part.”
Source: The plays of William Shakespeare: in twenty-one volumes, with the corrections and illustrations of various commentators, to which are added notes
“The sweat of industry would dry and die, But for the end it works to.”
Source: Shakespeare's tragedy of Cymbeline, with notes critical and explanatory by J. Hunter
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