William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
1564–1616, born in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Born
- 3 May 1564
- Birthplace
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Died
- 3 May 1616
From their work
What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel, in apprehension how like a god!
Orpheus with his lute made trees,And the mountain tops that freeze,Bow themselves, when he did sing:To his music plants and flowersEver sprung; as sun and showersThere had made a lasting spring.Everything that heard him play,Even the billows of the sea,Hung their heads, and then lay by.In sweet music is such art,Killing care and grief of heartFall asleep, or hearing, die.
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