Sonnet VI by William Shakespeare
Sonnet VI by William Shakespeare Then let not winter’s ragged hand deface, In thee thy summer, ere thou be distill’d:
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world’s most influential authors. Born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her.
Shakespeare’s career began in London, where he became a successful actor and playwright. He was a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a playing company that later became the King’s Men under the patronage of King James I. Shakespeare wrote approximately 39 plays and 154 sonnets throughout his career, spanning multiple genres including comedies, tragedies, and historical plays.
Some of his most famous works include “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” “King Lear,” “Othello,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “The Merchant of Venice.” His plays have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. They continue to be studied, adapted, and reinterpreted to this day.
Shakespeare’s works have had a profound influence on literature, theater, and the English language itself. He introduced hundreds of new words and phrases into the English vocabulary, and his characters and themes have become iconic in Western culture.
Despite his fame, much of Shakespeare’s personal life remains a mystery due to the scarcity of surviving records. He retired to Stratford in his later years and died there in 1616 at the age of 52. His legacy as a literary giant continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
Sonnet VI by William Shakespeare Then let not winter’s ragged hand deface, In thee thy summer, ere thou be distill’d:
Sonnet VIII by William Shakespeare Music to hear, why hear’st thou music sadly? Sweets with sweets war not, joy
? Song of the Holly by William Shakespeare Blow, blow thou winter wind? Thou art not so unkind As man’s
X. ?by William Shakespeare ?? Crabbed age and youth ???? Cannot live together ?? Youth is full of pleasance, ????
Macbeth (ACT IV. SCENE I.) by William shakespeare A cavern. In the middle, a boiling cauldron. Thunder. Enter the three
William Shakespeare?(1564-1616) Over Hill, Over Dale “Over Hill, Over Dale” Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park,
William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-on-Avon in April, 1564, and died there April 23, 1616. His fame rests chiefly upon his dramatic compositions. His two narrative poems, “Venus