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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,...
- Antony and Cleopatra
Antony and Cleopatra, tragedy in five acts by William...
- Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, play by William Shakespeare, written about...
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Two Gentlemen of Verona - list of plays by Shakespeare -...
- The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor - list of plays by 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 Winter's Tale
Learn about the canon of approximately 39 dramatic works written by William Shakespeare, the English poet, playwright, and actor. Explore the genres, sources, themes, and styles of his plays, as well as their historical and cultural contexts.
- Shakespeare's Plays in Chronological Order
- How Old Are Shakespeare's Plays?
- Did Shakespeare Actually Write All His Plays?
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The exact order of the composition and performances of Shakespeare’s plays is difficult to prove—and therefore often disputed. The dates listed below are approximate and based on the general consensus of when the plays were first performed: 1. "Henry VI Part I" (1589–1590) 2. "Henry VI Part II" (1590–1591) 3. "Henry VI Part III" (1590–1591) 4. "Ric...
The chronology of Shakespeare's plays remains a matter of some scholarly debate. The current consensus is based on a constellation of different data points, including publication information (e.g. dates taken from title pages), known performance dates, and information from contemporary diaries and other records. Though each play can be assigned a n...
Another controversial question regarding Shakespeare's bibliography is whether the Bard (as he was called) actually authored all of the plays assigned to his name. In the 19th century, several literary historians popularized the so-called "anti-Stratfordian theory," which held that Shakespeare's plays were really the work of Francis Bacon, Christop...
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.
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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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Explore the plays of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright in the English language. Find summaries, genres, characters, and adaptations of his comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances.
