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Shakespeares true identity has been in dispute since the eighteenth century because only fragments of evidence have survived. In 1885, at the age of 25, david mckay published the first collection of william shakespeare s works. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the english language, william shakespeare 15641616 was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. William shakespeare books list of books by william. The life of william shakespeare begins in april 1564 in stratfordupon. A wellmeaning friend gave me a copy of gabrielo zaids so many books to read while on the promotion tour of my.
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Shakespeare had a knack for highlighting the complex nature of relationships. He was born in stratforduponavon, where he was baptised on 26 april 1564. William shakespeares work has shaped english literature, language and thought for over 400 years. William shakespeare was the son of john shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover glovemaker originally from snitterfield, and mary arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning family. The volumes that are missing include four and eleven. By 1630, ownership of the rights to shakespeares plays was split among five booksellerspublishers. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The value of a book the works of william shakespeare. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Together they published the second folio, printed by thomas cotes in five print runs, one for each publisher. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the. William shakespeare had a knack for highlighting the complex nature of relationships, from fam. The works of william shakespeare cambridge edition by william shakespeare download read more. There are 18 volumes with deckled page edges in graygreen cloth boards with hand written paper labels at the spine.
Considered the greatest writer in the english language, william shakespeare s works are among the worlds most widely read, most intensely studied, and most passionately collected. The works of william shakespeare cambridge edition by. His plays have been tr william shakespeare baptised 26 april 1564 was an english poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the worlds preeminent dramatist. Oprahs book club the works of william shakespeare includes, as you like it, romeo and juliet, hamlet, measure for measure, the merchant of venice, a midsummer nights dream, much ado about nothing, henry v, macbeth, othello, the tempest, and more. William shakespeare complete works by william shakespeare. Alls well that ends well multiple editions shakespeare, william, 15641616. Rare and collectible books by william shakespeare abebooks. Although we cannot be certain when shakespeare actually wrote th. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Complete works of william shakespeare books, book price. There is nothing new in the modernization of shakespeare s work and there are much better and more readable volumes on the market. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The works of william shakespeare by william shakespeare.
William shakespeare 26 april 1564 baptised 23 april 16161 was an english poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the worlds preeminent dramatist. Book includes 10 images to help capture shakespeare s creative visionromeo and juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of william shakespeare about two young starcrossed lovers. Each of the print runs included personalized title page inscriptions, i. His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. Some editions include several works that were not completely of shakespeare s authorship collaborative writings, such as the two noble kinsmen, which was a collaboration with john fletcher. His works have been translated into every major living language, and some others besides the folgers holdings include translations in esperanto and klingon, and nearly 400 years after his death, they continue to be performed around the world. Shakespeare wrote at least 38 plays and over 150 short and long poems, many of which are considered to be the finest ever written in english. If so, then please know that the value of your books will depend on the books condition. The newly revised, wonderfully authoritative first folio of shakespeare s complete works, edited by acclaimed shakespearean scholars jonathan bate and eric rasmussen and endorsed by the worldfamous royal shakespeare. I am looking for the value of an 1878 first edition of the.
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