William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth23 April 1564
I would fain die a dry death.
Courage mounteth with occasion.
Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Their savage eyes turned to a modest gaze by the sweet power of music.
Our jovial star reigned at his birth.
They have been at a great feast of languages, and stolen the scraps.
And do as adversaries do in law, strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
What a deformed thief this fashion is.
Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell.
There is a history in all men's lives.
There's hope a great man's memory may outlive his life half a year.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind Thou art not so unkind, As man's ingratitude.
But thy eternal summer shall not fade.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.