Classic Literature· United Kingdom
Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale)
by William ShakespeareAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 1957English
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William Shakespeare's Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) (1957) stands as one of the most significant works of classic literature of its era. Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) by William Shakespeare (1957) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.
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William Shakespeare published Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) in 1957, 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.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / 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.
William Shakespeare's role in the literature of United Kingdom is well established. Plays (All's Well That Ends Well / Cymbeline / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Pericles / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) 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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notable · national
195730
William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.
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