Classic Literature· United Kingdom
The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems)
by William ShakespeareAggregate Editorial Score30/100
#88,541of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1953English
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Few works of classic literature have earned the sustained critical attention that The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) (1953) by William Shakespeare continues to receive. A cornerstone of the literary canon, The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) (1953) by William Shakespeare continues to resonate with readers worldwide.
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The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) by William Shakespeare sits within the tradition of classic literature that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1953 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) 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.
The Complete Works (38 plays, 6 poems) 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.
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
195330
William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.
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