William Shakespeare
1564–1616
Nationality: English
Historical Period: The Early Modern Period
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is probably the best known poet and playwright of the English language. He is considered by many to be the greatest poet and dramatist of all time. The plays he wrote nearly four hundred years ago for a small theater in London are now performed in more countries and more often than those of any other playwright.
See the Liberty Matters online discussion on The Corrupting Influence of Power in Shakespeare’s Plays
Quotes from William Shakespeare:
- William Shakespeare on the powerful ruler who doesn’t hurt
- William Shakespeare on sweet love remembered
- William Shakespeare on the Duke of Burgundy asks the Kings of France and England why “gentle peace” should not be allowed to return France to its former prosperity
- William Shakespeare has King Henry IV reflect on the reasons for invading the Holy Land
Titles from William Shakespeare:
- Author: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (The Oxford Shakespeare)
- Author: Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies (facs. 1st Folio 1623)
- Author: Shakespeares Sonnets (facs. ed. 1609 )
- Author: Shakespeare’s Sonnets And A Lover’s Complaint
- Author: Twenty-Five Sonnets of Shakespeare