Read on. The virgin queen devoted herself to the study of the ancient classical period she also delighted in our own theatrical entertainments, and used her influence in the progress of the English drama, and fostered the inimitable genius of Shakespeare.' Henry Brown. 'The poet was throughout his life greatly indebted to the patronage and support of royal and noble personages his royal patrons were Queen Elizabeth and King James I, both of whom greatly loved the drama. The Earl of Southampton: Shakespeare's PatronĪlchemy and Astrology in Shakespeare's DayĪre Shakespeare's Sonnets Autobiographical?Īre all the Sonnets addressed to two Persons?ĭid You Know?. William Shakespeare (April 1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. William Shakespeare (April 1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely. King James I of England: Shakespeare's Patron About Original Practice Shakespeare Festival: OPS Fest brings no-cost Shakespeare to parks all over the Portland Metro area.

So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,Īnd every fair from fair sometime declines,īy chance, or nature's changing course, untrimm'd William Shakespeare (April 1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,Īnd summer's lease hath all too short a date: 15,648,342 likes 2,202 talking about this.

Shakespeare Sonnet 18 - Shall I compare thee to a summer's day

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