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Classic Literature· International

All's Well That Ends Well

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
#271of 99,626 books
Notable Work
Published 1734English
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All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare is a landmark work of classic literature, first published in 1734. All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare (1734) is a notable work of classic literature.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1734
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score46/100
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Editorial Assessment

William Shakespeare published All's Well That Ends Well in 1734, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed All's Well That Ends Well among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 46/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to All's Well That Ends Well for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. William Shakespeare's role in the literature of International is well established. All's Well That Ends Well can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.

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