Robert Greene was a notable figure from the late 16th century, primarily recognized as an English writer and playwright. Born around 1558, Greene was educated at Cambridge University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1580 and a master's degree in 1583. He became one of the most popular prose writers and playwrights of his time.
Greene is known for his colorful and often controversial life, as well as his prolific writing. He authored numerous works, including romances, plays, and pamphlets. His most famous works include "Pandosto" (which served as an inspiration for Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale") and "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay," a play still performed today.
Greene is also infamous for his pamphlet "Greene's Groats-Worth of Wit," published posthumously in 1592, which contains the earliest known reference to William Shakespeare in the form of a critical allusion, calling him an "upstart crow."
Despite his success, Greene led a tumultuous personal life, marked by extravagance and eventual poverty. He died in 1592 in London at the age of 34, reportedly in destitution. His life and works remain subjects of interest for scholars of Elizabethan literature.
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Robert Greene is an American author of books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written seven international bestsellers, including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and The Daily Laws