The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Hardcover (Bonded Leather) - September 2, 1996 (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by William Shakespeare (Author).

Overview

Hamlet. Romeo and Juliet. Henry V. Macbeth. A Midsummer Night's Dream. King Lear. Lovers of literature will immediately recognize these as signature works of William Shakespeare, whose plays still rank as the greatest dramas ever produced in the English language four centuries after they were written. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare collects all thirty-seven of the immortal Bard's comedies, tragedies, and historical plays in a collectible leatherbound edition. This volume also features Shakespeare's complete poetry, including the sonnets. With this beautiful leatherbound edition, you can enjoy Shakespeare's enduring literary legacy again and again.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is part of Barnes & Noble's collectible editions in leather. Each volume presents classic works by the world's best-loved authors in a beautifully designed edition bound in bonded leather. The attractive covers are embossed with colorful foils and the books have many special details including decorative endpapers, gilded edges, and ribbon markers. Elegant and affordable, Barnes & Noble's collectible editions in leather are cornerstones for any home library.

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About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom