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Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~ James Baldwin

OSCAR WILDE - 19TH CENTURY IRISH POET, PLAYWRIGHT AND AESTHETE. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become one of the most popular playwrights in London. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the circumstances of his criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual acts, imprisonment, and early death at age 46. Wilde's parents were Anglo-Irish intellectuals in Dublin. A young Wilde learned to speak fluent French and German. At university, Wilde read Greats; he demonstrated himself to be an exceptional classicist, fi...

William Shakespeare

Macbeth

The Merchant of Venice Act 2, Scene 7

Shakespeare's King Lear Act 1 Scene 4

William Shakespeare on a Street Sign

This is a quote from Sampson in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. This is an item from our literary collection which pays homage to the literary giants who have shaped the way we see the world. From Langston Hughes’ inspiring verses to Jane Austen's witticisms, our designs transport you to worlds of imagination and enlightenment. Wear the words that resonate with your soul, and celebrate the authors who have left an indelible mark on literature. Surround yourself with the power of words and let your favorite authors inspire you every day. Click on the “Literature” album in our storefront to see all our authors and quotes!

A collage of six different portraits of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE,all painted by myself across the years.

Obsessive Theatre Disorder gift for the theatrical person in your life. A cute gift for an actor, actress, or playwright of plays and the stage. I'm obsessed with theater and drama club humor gifts.

JE TAIME ALEXANDRE DUMAS

Lope de Vega, the prolific Spanish playwright and poet, redefined the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works, characterized by vivid language, dramatic flair, and intricate plotlines, showcased his versatility and cemented his status as a master of Spanish theater.

Retro James Baldwin Gold Tribute

Hugo is considered to be one of the greatest and best-known French writers. Outside France, his most famous works are the novels Les Misérables, 1862, and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French: Notre-Dame de Paris), 1831. In France, Hugo is renowned for his poetry collections, such as Les Contemplations (The Contemplations) and La Légende des siècles (The Legend of the Ages). Hugo was at the forefront of the Romantic literary movement with his play Cromwell and drama Hernani.

If you're a writer for a story -- whether that's a screenplay, novel, short story, or poem -- then this funny writing shirt is just for you! This novelist t shirt makes the perfect birthday present or gift for the writer in your life. Screenwriters, songwriters, game writers, and novel writers are all welcome.

Much Ado About Nothing

Henrik Ibsen, a pioneering Norwegian playwright of the 19th century, left an enduring literary legacy with his realist works, incisive social critiques, and profound exploration of human psychology, shaping modern theater and cultural discourse.

A quote from William Shakespeare’s play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. In layman’s term, it means even though people may be resistant to an idea at first, given a bit of time and effort you can bring them around to your way of thinking.

Aristophanes, a prominent ancient Greek playwright, excelled in comedic drama. Renowned for his sharp wit, satire, and social commentary, he crafted enduring works like "Lysistrata" and "The Clouds," offering insightful glimpses into Athenian society during the Golden Age of Greece.

Christopher Marlowe, the influential Elizabethan playwright and poet, transformed English drama with his powerful tragedies and poetic verse. Known for works like "Doctor Faustus" and "Tamburlaine the Great," Marlowe's daring themes, captivating characters, and poetic brilliance continue to resonate in the world of theatre.

Luigi Pirandello wrote in Italian and his native Sicilian. He gifted us his poetry, novels, hundreds of stories, and over forty theater plays. In 1934, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

From Measure for Measure. Shakespeare's quotes resonate as much today as when he wrote them. Wear them proudly.

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced..

Silly Shakespeare shirt.

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright from the late 1800s. He is known for clever and satirical literary works and quotes. This quote comically reminds us why being yourself is the only way it can be.

Mishima is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century.His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

Shakespeare reborn.

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright from the late 1800s. He is known for clever and satirical literary works and quotes. This quote comically reminds us why being yourself is the only way it can be.

William Shakespeare, the legendary playwright, poet, and actor, is an iconic figure in English literature. His timeless works, including "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet," showcase his unparalleled mastery of language, intricate plots, memorable characters, and exploration of universal themes that continue to resonate across generations.

A portrait in ultramarine ink on watercolour paper of playwright and author Joe Orton (1933-1967). (As with all portraits in the Queer Icons collection, 25% of the profits from this image will be donated to LGBTQ+ charities.)

Beatrice is dropping some serious burns.

Ben Jonson: Prominent English Renaissance figure, playwright, and poet. Renowned for wit, satire, and contributions to shaping early modern drama.

Lillian Hellman was an American playwright, prose writer, and screenwriter. She was famous for her plays The Children's Hour, The Little Foxes, Another Part of the Forest, Watch on the Rhine, The Autumn Garden, and Toys in the Attic. Ms. Hellman was a companion of writer Dashiell Hammett.

W. B. YEATS - IRISH POET, PLAYWRIGHT, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER

Oscar Wilde portrait and quote: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars

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