“This fell sergeant, Death, Is strict in his arrest.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of various commentators, to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens, revised and augmented by I. Reed, with a glossarial index
This book is a scholarly compilation of Shakespeare's works, including his renowned plays. It is distinguished by the inclusion of corrections and annotations from a range of commentators. The volume also incorporates notes by two notable scholars, Samuel Johnson and George Steevens, and has been revised and augmented by Isaac Reed. The book concludes with a glossarial index for easy reference. 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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