The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth — the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless characters and themes of the Bard’s plays fascinate us with their joys, struggles, and triumphs, and now they are available in a special volume for Shakespeare fans everywhere. This edition of William Shakespeare’s works includes all of his poems and plays in an elegant, leather-bound, keepsake edition. Whether for a Shakespeare devotee or someone just discovering him, this is the perfect place to experience the drama of Shakespeare’s words. A scholarly introduction provides additional context and insight into the poems and plays. Specially designed end papers, a ribbon bookmark, and other enhancements complete the package and make this the perfect gift for any lover of literature — a book to read and treasure!

Lexile score: NP

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth — the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless characters and themes of the Bard’s plays fascinate us with their joys, struggles, and triumphs, and now they are available in a special volume for Shakespeare fans everywhere. This edition of William Shakespeare’s works includes all of his poems and plays in an elegant, leather-bound, keepsake edition. Whether for a Shakespeare devotee or someone just discovering him, this is the perfect place to experience the drama of Shakespeare’s words. A scholarly introduction provides additional context and insight into the poems and plays. Specially designed end papers, a ribbon bookmark, and other enhancements complete the package and make this the perfect gift for any lover of literature — a book to read and treasure!

Lexile score: NP

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth — the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless characters and themes of the Bard’s plays fascinate us with their joys, struggles, and triumphs, and now they are available in a special volume for Shakespeare fans everywhere. This edition of William Shakespeare’s works includes all of his poems and plays in an elegant, leather-bound, keepsake edition. Whether for a Shakespeare devotee or someone just discovering him, this is the perfect place to experience the drama of Shakespeare’s words. A scholarly introduction provides additional context and insight into the poems and plays. Specially designed end papers, a ribbon bookmark, and other enhancements complete the package and make this the perfect gift for any lover of literature — a book to read and treasure!

Lexile score: NP


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626860988
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Publication date: 10/01/2014
Series: Leather-bound Classics
Pages: 1392
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 2.90(d)

About the Author

About The Author

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer and playwright in the English language. In 1594 he founded the acting company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later the King's Men. Writer, actor, and filmmaker Michael A. Cramer teaches communications in New York City, where he lives.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Table of Contents

THE COMEDIES
THE TEMPEST
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
AS YOU LIKE IT
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL
THE WINTER'S TALE
PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE
THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN

THE HISTORIES
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KING JOHN
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KING RICHARD II
THE FIRST PART OF KING HENRY IV
THE SECOND PART OF KING HENRY IV
THE LIFE OF KING HENRY V
THE FIRST PART OF KING HENRY VI
THE SECOND PART OF KING HENRY VI
THE THIRD PART OF KING HENRY VI
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KING RICHARD III
THE LIFE OF KING HENRY VIII
THE REIGN OF KING EDWARD III
THE TRAGEDIES
CORIOLANUS
THE LAMENTABLE TRAGEDY OF TITUS ANDRONICUS
ROMEO AND JULIET
TIMON OF ATHENS
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JULIUS CAESAR
MACBETH
HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK
KING LEAR
OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
CYMBELINE, KING OF BRITAIN
TROILUS AND CRESSIDA

POETRY
VENUS AND ADONIS
THE RAPE OF LUCRECE
A LOVER'S COMPLAINT
THE PHOENIX AND THE TURTLE
THE PASSIONATE PILGRIM
SONNETS
EPITAPHS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - HIS LIFE AND TIMES

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