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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet, is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, his works include 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. Some of his most famous plays include "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Macbeth," which have had a lasting influence on literature and theater. Shakespeare's writing is known for its deep exploration of human nature, complex characters, and innovative use of language.
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ACT IV SCENE I. London. Before the Tower [Enter, on one side, QUEEN ELIZABETH, DUCHESS of YORK, and MARQUIS of DORSET; on the other, ANNE DUCHESS of GLOSTER, leading LADY MARGARET PLANTAGENET, CLARENCE's young daughter.]DUCHESSWho meets us here?—my niece Plantagenet,Led in the hand of her kind aunt of Gloster?Now, for my life, she's wandering to the Tower,On pure heart's love,...
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ACT IV SCENE I. Cyprus. Before the Castle. [Enter Othello and Iago.]IAGOWill you think so? OTHELLO Think so, Iago? IAGO What,To kiss in private? OTHELLO An unauthoriz'd...
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VENUS AND ADONIS EVEN as the sun with purple-colour'd faceHad ta'en his last leave of the weeping morn,Rose-cheek'd Adonis tried him to the chase;Hunting he lov'd, but love he laugh'd to scorn; 4Sick-thoughted Venus makes amain unto him,And like a bold-fac'd suitor 'gins to woo him. 'Thrice fairer than myself,' thus she began,'The field's chief...
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ACT V SCENE I. The Forest of Arden [Enter TOUCHSTONE and AUDREY.]TOUCHSTONEWe shall find a time, Audrey; patience, gentle Audrey. AUDREYFaith, the priest was good enough, for all the old gentleman's saying. TOUCHSTONEA most wicked Sir Oliver, Audrey, a most vile Martext. But, Audrey, there is a youth here in the forest lays claim to you. AUDREYAy, I know who 'tis: he hath no interest...
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