“And do so, love, yet when they have devised What strainèd touches rhetoric can lend, Thou, truly fair, wert truly sympathized In true plain words by thy true-telling friend; And their gross painting might be better used Where cheeks need blood; in thee it is abused.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The Sonnets and Narrative Poems
This book is a compilation of sonnets and narrative poems, offering readers a diverse range of poetic expressions and storytelling techniques. The collection includes works that explore a wide array of subjects, from love and nature to historical events and philosophical musings. 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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