[He] hath shewed himselfe singular in the immortall Epitaph of his beloved Astrophell, besides many other most absolute Comike inventions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises someone for writing a special memorial and other excellent fictional works.
- In plain terms
- This person made a great poem for a friend and other stories.
- What can you take from it?
- Great writing honors the dead and entertains the living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes writing timeless?
- How do we remember those we love?
Another view
It relies on the reader knowing the specific works mentioned.
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