“ Short summers lightly have a forward spring. ”
William Shakespeare, Richard III (1597). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Richard III |
| Topic | summer spring |
| Date | 1597 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1591 and 1592 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1503/1503-h/1503-h.htm |
Context
“I'll tell you what, my cousin Buckingham,— BUCKINGHAM What, my gracious lord? PRINCE An if I live until I be a man, I'll win our ancient right in France again, Or die a soldier as I liv'd a king. GLOSTER [Aside] Short summers lightly have a forward spring. BUCKINGHAM Now, in good time, here comes the Duke of York. [Enter YORK, HASTINGS, and the CARDINAL.] PRINCE
Richard of York! how fares our loving brother?
YORK Well, my dread lord; so must I call you now.” source
Richard of York! how fares our loving brother?
YORK Well, my dread lord; so must I call you now.” source
Meaning and analysis
