The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare: Comprising His Plays And Poems
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few names in the English language carry the weight and wonder of William Shakespeare, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Comprising His Plays and Poems stands as the definitive monument to his unparalleled genius. This sweeping compendium gathers every play, sonnet, and poem from the Bard of Avon — from the soaring tragedy of Hamlet and King Lear to the razor-sharp wit of Much Ado About Nothing and the timeless romance of Romeo and Juliet — presenting the full spectrum of human experience as only Shakespeare could render it. With a preface by Sir Donald Wolfit C.B.E., the distinguished Shakespearean actor, and an introduction and glossary by B. Hodek, this edition bridges the Elizabethan world and the modern reader with scholarly care and accessibility. Shakespeare's works have endured for four centuries not merely as theatrical entertainment, but as the very architecture of the English literary tradition, shaping the language, thought, and culture of generations across the globe. His mastery of verse and prose, his psychological depth of character, and his ability to illuminate the darkest and brightest corners of the human soul remain as vital today as they were in the Globe Theatre. This Spring Books edition, published in London, presents an invaluable opportunity to own the complete canon in a single, authoritative volume — a treasure for scholars, students, and lovers of literature alike. Will you succumb to ambition, jealousy, love, or laughter? Every answer lies within these pages.
Author: William Shakespeare
Format: Hardback
Genre: Plays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few names in the English language carry the weight and wonder of William Shakespeare, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Comprising His Plays and Poems stands as the definitive monument to his unparalleled genius. This sweeping compendium gathers every play, sonnet, and poem from the Bard of Avon — from the soaring tragedy of Hamlet and King Lear to the razor-sharp wit of Much Ado About Nothing and the timeless romance of Romeo and Juliet — presenting the full spectrum of human experience as only Shakespeare could render it. With a preface by Sir Donald Wolfit C.B.E., the distinguished Shakespearean actor, and an introduction and glossary by B. Hodek, this edition bridges the Elizabethan world and the modern reader with scholarly care and accessibility. Shakespeare's works have endured for four centuries not merely as theatrical entertainment, but as the very architecture of the English literary tradition, shaping the language, thought, and culture of generations across the globe. His mastery of verse and prose, his psychological depth of character, and his ability to illuminate the darkest and brightest corners of the human soul remain as vital today as they were in the Globe Theatre. This Spring Books edition, published in London, presents an invaluable opportunity to own the complete canon in a single, authoritative volume — a treasure for scholars, students, and lovers of literature alike. Will you succumb to ambition, jealousy, love, or laughter? Every answer lies within these pages.