"The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 8 of 9]" by William Shakespeare is a compilation of dramatic masterpieces from the early 1600s that delves into the human condition through tragic narratives. This collection features renowned plays like "Hamlet," "King Lear," and "Othello," exploring universal themes of love turned sour, the corrupting nature of authority, and bitter rivalries amongst royalty. In the play "Hamlet," the story begins in the ominous castle of Elsinore, where a ghostly apparition resembling the former king emerges before fearful guards, establishing an atmosphere charged with suspense and foreshadowing the turmoil to come as young Hamlet struggles with revenge and a kingdom in disarray. The collection as a whole presents intricate characters and emotionally charged conflicts meant to resonate with readers across generations.
The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 8 of 9]
By William Shakespeare
In a world of vengeful ghosts and power-hungry rulers, heroes grapple with weighty decisions that lead to terrible consequences.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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