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Classic Literature· United Kingdom

Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale)

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1914English
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About This Book

Published in 1914, Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) established William Shakespeare as one of the defining voices in classic literature. A cornerstone of the literary canon, Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) (1914) by William Shakespeare continues to resonate with readers worldwide.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1914
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🏛️ Classic Literature
Editorial Score40/100
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Editorial Assessment

William Shakespeare published Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) in 1914, 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. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) 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. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, William Shakespeare occupies a significant position. Shakespeare's Principal Plays (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Coriolanus / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King Lear / King Richard II / Macbeth / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Much Ado About Nothing / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Tempest / Twelfth Night / Winter's Tale) 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.

Awards & Recognition

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191440
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William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.

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