“ Done to death by slanderous tongues was the Hero that here lies. ”
William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing (1600). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Much Ado About Nothing |
| Topic | death lying |
| Date | 1600 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1598 and 1599 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2240/pg2240-images.html |
Context
“
Exeunt. Enter Claudio, Prince, and three or foure with Tapers. Clau. Is this the monument of Leonato?
Lord. It is my Lord.
Epitaph. Done to death by slanderous tongues, Was the Hero that here lies: Death in guerdon of her wrongs, Giues her fame which neuer dies: So the life that dyed with shame, Liues in death with glorious fame. Hang thou there vpon the tombe, Praising her when I am dombe Clau. Now musick sound & sing your solemn hymne” source
Exeunt. Enter Claudio, Prince, and three or foure with Tapers. Clau. Is this the monument of Leonato?
Lord. It is my Lord.
Epitaph. Done to death by slanderous tongues, Was the Hero that here lies: Death in guerdon of her wrongs, Giues her fame which neuer dies: So the life that dyed with shame, Liues in death with glorious fame. Hang thou there vpon the tombe, Praising her when I am dombe Clau. Now musick sound & sing your solemn hymne” source
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