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
The weight of this sad time we must obey;Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say.
This done he took the bride about the neck - and kiss'd her lips with such a clamorous smack that at the parting, all the church did echo
This fellow's wise enough to play the fool, And to do that well craves a kind of wit.
This fellow is wise enough to play the fool; And to do that well craves a kind of wit
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath,May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.
So we grew together,Like to a double cherry, seeming parted,But yet an union in partition.
So true a fool is love that in your will,Though you do anything, he thinks no ill.
Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
Now boast thee, death, in thy possession liesA lass unparalleled.
Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of York.
Now for the tea of our host Now for the rollicking bun, Now for the muffin and toast, Now for the gay Sally Lunn!
Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts.
The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.
Do you think I am easier to be played on than a pipe? Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, you cannot play upon me.