The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

5b William Shakespeare, from the text of Johnson, Steven’s & Reed with biographical sketch by Mary Cowden Clarke. London and Edinburgh, ca. 1875

Notes

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a comprehensive collection of all the plays, sonnets, and poems written by the legendary English playwright and poet. The publishers of Johnson, Steven’s & Reed claim this to be one of the most accurate translations of his work. Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and one of the world’s most influential dramatists. His works span a variety of genres, including tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances.

Notable plays such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream have not only shaped the English literary canon but have also had a profound impact on theater and culture worldwide. In addition to his plays, Shakespeare’s sonnets, which explore themes of love, time, beauty, and mortality, are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and intellectual depth.

Description

Fully bound in deep green calf letter. Gilt embossed detail in the center of the front board. Five raised bands with gilt embossed detailing on the spine and red leather plate in second compartment with gilt lettering. Marbled edges and endpapers. Some sun fading to the spine with minimal scuffing to boards. Minimal rubbing on the corners and edges. Very fine condition overall.