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This is an alphabetically ordered list of plays by William Shakespeare. Dates following titles indicate the dates the plays were written unless otherwise noted. Asterisks indicate plays likely written by Shakespeare and other playwrights, though evidence has been disputed.
- The Winter's Tale
The Winter’s Tale, play in five acts by William Shakespeare,...
- Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare,...
- Macbeth
Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare,...
- The Two Noble Kinsmen
The Two Noble Kinsmen, tragicomedy in five acts by William...
- Troilus and Cressida
Troilus and Cressida, drama in five acts by William...
- The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice, comedy in five acts by William...
- The Taming of The Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew, comedy in five acts by William...
- Richard III
Richard III, chronicle play in five acts by William...
- The Winter's Tale
Shakespeare's plays are a canon of approximately 39 dramatic works written by the English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare. The exact number of plays as well as their classifications as tragedy, history, comedy, or otherwise is a matter of scholarly debate.
Here you will find the complete text of Shakespeare's plays, based primarily on the First Folio, and a variety of helpful resources, including extensive explanatory notes, character analysis, source information, and articles and book excerpts on a wide range of topics unique to each drama.
May 18, 2024 · Learn about the 38 plays attributed to William Shakespeare, from comedies to tragedies, and their approximate dates of composition and performance. Find out which plays were collaborations and how scholars have debated Shakespeare's authorship.
- Lee Jamieson
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Browse and read the full texts of all Shakespeare's plays and poems online. Find comedy, history, tragedy, and more genres, as well as news and updates on the MIT Shakespeare project.
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