Eric Linklater
Scottish fiction, history and travel writer (1899-1974)
James Shirley
English writer (1596-1666)
James Shirley(September 1596 – October 1666) was an English dramatist.
He belonged to the great period of English dramatic literature, but, in Charles Lamb’s words, he “claims a place among the worthies of this period, not so much for any transcendent genius in himself, as that he was the last of a great race, all of whom spoke nearly the same language and had a set of moral feelings and notions in common.” His career of play writing extended from 1625 to the suppression of stage plays by Parliament in 1642.
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James Shirley(September 1596 – October 1666) was an English dramatist.
He belonged to the great period of English dramatic literature, but, in Charles Lamb’s words, he “claims a place among the worthies of this period, not so much for any transcendent genius in himself, as that he was the last of a great race, all of whom spoke nearly the same language and had a set of moral feelings and notions in common.” His career of play writing extended from 1625 to the suppression of stage plays by Parliament in 1642.
5 Quotes by James Shirley
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Only the actions of the just, Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.
James ShirleyEnglish writer (1596-1666)
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The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator.
James ShirleyEnglish writer (1596-1666)
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There is no armor against fate.
James ShirleyEnglish writer (1596-1666)
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The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate, Death lays his icy hand on kings. Scepter and crown must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
James ShirleyEnglish writer (1596-1666)
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Death calls ye to the crowd of common men.
James ShirleyEnglish writer (1596-1666)