• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

The One Percent Almanack

Wit and Wisdom on Investing, Business, and Life

  • Home
  • Members
  • Log In
  • Show Search
Hide Search

📚 The Elements of Eloquence

May 30, 2020

Who is considered the greatest writer in the English Language?

William Shakespeare.

His work Antony and Cleopatra contains some of the finest poetry. It was inspired by Thomas North’s 1579 English translation of Plutarch’s Lives. To say that Shakespeare took inspiration from North’s work would be an understatement.

Want to Read More? This content is exclusive for members of Value Investing Almanack. Login to read if you are a member. Else, click here to subscribe.

Benefits to VIA Members
 
  • Spotlight: Big ideas from Value Investing and why applying them in your investment decision making will be a great deal
  • InvestorInsights: Interviews with experienced value investors, learners, and deep thinkers
  • StockTalk: Thorough analysis of business models of companies (without any recommendations)
  • Behaviouronomics: Deep analysis of human behaviour and how it impacts investment decision making
  • BookWorm: Reviews of the best books on Value Investing and related subjects
  • Free Course – Financial Statement Analysis for Smart People (otherwise priced at Rs 5,900)
  • Archives: Instant access to our huge archive from the past three years
Become a VIA Member. Click to Subscribe

Filed Under: Book Worm

Handcrafted with in India