The Complete Works of Shakespeare

This Penguin Classics volume gathers the complete dramatic and poetic output of William Shakespeare, presenting thirty-seven plays and six major poems in a single, authoritative collection. The plays span the full range of his dramatic invention, from the intricate comedies and romances to the profound tragedies and historical chronicles, while the poems include the celebrated Sonnets, Venus and Adonis, and The Rape of Lucrece. Together, these works form the foundational corpus of English literature, offering a comprehensive view of Shakespeare’s linguistic mastery, thematic depth, and enduring influence on the Western theatrical tradition.

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