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Classic Literature· United Kingdom

Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale)

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Library Journal
Published 1948English
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Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) by William Shakespeare is a landmark work of classic literature, first published in 1948. Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) by William Shakespeare (1948) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1948
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score40/100
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Editorial Assessment

William Shakespeare published Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) in 1948, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 40/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. Readers coming to Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) 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. Major Plays and the Sonnets (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Love's Labour's Lost / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / 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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194840
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