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Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona)
by William ShakespeareAggregate Editorial Score46/100
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Published 1795English
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Published in 1795, Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) established William Shakespeare as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) by William Shakespeare (1795) is a notable work of classic literature.
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Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) by William Shakespeare sits within the tradition of classic literature that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1795 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
With an editorial score of 46/100 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.
What distinguishes Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within International's literary landscape, William Shakespeare occupies a significant position. Plays (Comedy of Errors / Measure for Measure / Merry Wives of Windsor / Tempest / Two Gentlemen of Verona) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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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18.4
William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.
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