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Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona)
Classic Literature· United Kingdom

Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona)

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#101,485of 99,626 books
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Published 1778English
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Published in 1778, Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) established William Shakespeare as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) by William Shakespeare (1778) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.

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AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1778
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

William Shakespeare published Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) in 1778, 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. The appeal of Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) 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. Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / Comedy of Errors / Coriolanus / Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King John / Macbeth / Merry Wives of Windsor / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Richard II / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) 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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