“Your bait of falsehood takes this carp of truth, And thus do we of wisdom and of reach, With windlasses and with assays of bias, By indirections find directions out.”
Book:Hamlet: Third Series
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
Hamlet: Third Series
This book presents a contemporary or alternative take on Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' offering readers a fresh interpretation of the classic tale of betrayal, revenge, and existential crisis. 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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