“When thou cam'st first, Thou strok'st me and made much of me; wouldst give me Water with berries in't; and teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night; and then I loved thee And showed thee all the qualities o' th' isle, The fresh springs, brine-pits, barren place and fertile.”
This volume compiles four plays that reflect the author's mature style and thematic concerns, showcasing their evolution as a playwright. more
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
“Shall remain! Hear you this Triton of the minnows? Mark you His absolute 'shall'?”
“Well, I must be patient; there is no fettering of authority.”
“I had rather be a kitten and cry mew Than one of these same metre ballet-mongers.”
“Were beauty under twenty locks kept fast, yet love breaks through and picks them all at last.”
“The most peerless piece of earth, I think, that e' er the sun shone bright on.”