William Shakespeare, Richard II, Act ii, Scene 1.
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Report of fashions in proud Italy, Whose manners still our apish nation Limps after in base imitation.
— William Shakespeare on Italy
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About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
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