Works of Shakespeare

5b, William Shakespeare, printed in London Ca. 1899 

Notes

William Shakespeare, widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the English language, produced a diverse body of work that includes approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. His plays encompass a wide range of themes, from tragic explorations of power and ambition (like "Macbeth" and "Hamlet") to comedies filled with wit and mistaken identities (such as "Twelfth Night" and "Much Ado About Nothing"). Shakespeare's profound understanding of human nature, coupled with his mastery of language and dramatic structure, continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, making his works timeless classics that are constantly reinterpreted and celebrated in various forms of media and performance.

Description

Navy leather binding with gold emboss college insignia on front, five raised bands on spine with design embossing between bands, title label on top spine, three edge marbling, marble end papers, very good condition.