 | BiographyType: Playwright, Poet, Actor Born: Baptised 26 April 1564 (birth date unknown) Died: 23 April 1616 William Shakespeare, often called the English national poet, is widely considered the greatest dramatist of all time. William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. From roughly 1594 onward he was an important member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men company of theatrical players. Written records give little indication of the way in which Shakespeare’s professional life molded his artistry. All that can be deduced is that over the course of 20 years, Shakespeare wrote plays that capture the complete range of human emotion and conflict. |
O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend
The brightest heaven of invention!
Give thanks for what you are today and go on fighting for what you gone be tomorrow
If thou dost seek to have what thou dost hide,
By self-example mayst thou be denied.
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly.
Mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your fortunes.
Knowing I lov'd my books, he furnish'd me From mine own library with volumes that I prize above my dukedom.
More of your conversation would infect my brain.
- Where is Polonius?
- In heaven; send hither to see: if your messenger find him not there, seek him i' the other place yourself.
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