I presume you’re mortal, and may err.
James Shirley Quotes
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.
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| Birth: | September, 1596 |
| Death: | October, 1666 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Playwright |
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James Shirley was born in London, England. He was an English playwright. His career of play writing extended from 1625 to the suppression of stage plays by Parliament in 1642. He earned a BA degree from St Catharine's College, Cambridge. He wrote several plays include: The Traitor, Love's Cruelty, The Politician, The Cardinal, Love Tricks, The Wedding, The Witty Fair One, Hyde Park, The Ball, The Gamester, The Lady of Pleasure, The Grateful Servant, The Bird in a Cage, The Young Admiral, The Opportunity, The Duke's Mistress, The Gentleman of Venice, The Imposture, The Sisters, The Triumph of Peace, The Triumph of Beauty, and Honoria and Mammon.
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