“ Shine out, fair sun, till I have bought a glass, that I may see my shadow as I pass. ”
William Shakespeare, Richard III (1597). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Richard III |
| Topic | sun shadow |
| Date | 1597 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1591 and 1592 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1503/1503-h/1503-h.htm |
Context
“To study fashions to adorn my body: Since I am crept in favour with myself, I will maintain it with some little cost. But first I'll turn yon fellow in his grave; And then return lamenting to my love.— Shine out, fair sun, till I have bought a glass, That I may see my shadow as I pass. [Exit.]
SCENE III. London. A Room in the Palace
[Enter QUEEN ELIZABETH, LORD RIVERS, and LORD GREY.] RIVERS
Have patience, madam: there's no doubt his majesty” source
SCENE III. London. A Room in the Palace
[Enter QUEEN ELIZABETH, LORD RIVERS, and LORD GREY.] RIVERS
Have patience, madam: there's no doubt his majesty” source
Meaning and analysis
