“Grief best is pleased with grief's society.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition: The Complete Works
The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition offers a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's entire body of work. The collection includes plays, sonnets, and poems, each accompanied by detailed annotations and critical essays that provide historical context and analysis. This edition is intended for advanced readers and academic study, offering a rich resource for understanding the works of one of the most influential playwrights in English literature. 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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