An Index of Shakespeares Works

5W Shakespeare, Rev. Samuel Ayscough, London. 1790

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An Index to Shakespeare’s Works serves as a guide or reference tool to navigate the expansive writings of William Shakespeare. Such indexes typically catalog his plays, sonnets, and other poetic works, offering insights into key characters, themes, famous quotes, and recurring motifs. They are invaluable for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking to explore specific passages, understand Shakespeare’s language, or analyze his literary contributions.

Indexes often organize works chronologically, by genre (tragedy, comedy, history, poetry), or alphabetically, and include contextual notes about the Elizabethan era. Examples of popular works included are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and his 154 sonnets. These resources underscore Shakespeare’s enduring legacy and the richness of his writing, making his works more accessible to readers and researchers alike.

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Marbled boards with white three quarter leather. Five raised bands with red leather label with gilt lettering in the second compartment and blue leather label in the fourth compartment with gilt lettering. Red edges. Minor foxing on interior pages.