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Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest)
Classic Literature· International

Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest)

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Published 1900English
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William Shakespeare's Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest) (1900) stands as one of the most significant works of classic literature of its era. Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest) by William Shakespeare (1900) is a notable work of classic literature.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1900
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score38/100
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Editorial Assessment

William Shakespeare published Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest) in 1900, 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. With an editorial score of 38/100 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 (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest) 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. Plays (As You Like It / Merchant of Venice / Merry Wives of Windsor / Midsummer Night's Dream / Tempest) 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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