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Monday, November 16, 2015

Did you know?



Knock knock! Who's there? (Macbeth)
In a pickle (The Tempest)
Heart of gold (Henry V)
Faint hearted (I Henry VI)
Wear my heart upon my sleeve (Othello)
Break the ice (The Taming of the Shrew)
Come what come may ("come what may") (Macbeth)
Wear my heart upon my sleeve (Othello)
and many, many more.




 
 
 
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet.
 April 1564- April 23, 1616






 

7 comments:

Michelle said...

I did know quite a few of these. What a talent he was.

Tired Teacher said...

Will was a master with words!

Bev said...

How interesting!

Tracy Batchelder said...

I did not know that. How interesting!

Linda said...

What treasures we have because of him!!!
I use this one all the time - "In my mind's eye!!!"

Granny Annie said...

Really? Thank you again for expanding my knowledge.

Debbie said...

i had no idea!!! and in high school, i just didn't get it!!!!