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Classic Literature· United Kingdom

Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale)

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 1968English
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Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) by William Shakespeare is a landmark work of classic literature, first published in 1968. First published in 1968, Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) by William Shakespeare has earned its place among the great classics of world literature, read and studied across generations.

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AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1968
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1968, William Shakespeare's Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) is a work of classic literature that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. The appeal of Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) reflects William Shakespeare's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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