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- Hamlet. 1600. A student ponders the meaning of life when he should be on a killing spree. Why's it so good? What is there left to say about ‘Hamlet’?
- Macbeth. 1605. A Scottish lord is persuaded to commit brutal murder by his wife, who promptly gets all guilty about it.
- Midsummer Night's Dream. 1595. A bunch of insane fairies attempt to solve the romantic problems of some mortals lost in a wood.
- Much Ado About Nothing. 1598. Extreme sassiness in the Sicilian countryside. Why's it so good? Full of gags and one-liners, it's one of Shakespeare's biggest crowd pleasers about how bloody hilarious it is when people make a big hullabaloo about nothing.
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- Romeo and Juliet (c. 1594–96)
- Much Ado About Nothing (c. 1598–99)
- Julius Caesar (c. 1599–1600)
- Hamlet (c. 1599–1601)
- King Lear (1605–06)
- Macbeth (c. 1606–07)
- Sonnets (1609)
- The Tempest (1611)
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Although not usually considered among his greatest plays, Romeo and Juliet remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. This tale of two star-crossed lovers who both meet tragic ends has been adapted countless times for the stage and screen. The universality of the story of young people in love trying to be together in an uncaring world has res...
While Shakespeare’s best-known plays are his tragedies, he also wrote a number of comedies, including this tale of a woman falsely accused of being unfaithful. The plotline—centered on the couple Claudio and Hero—involves humorous misunderstandings and bumbling supporting characters. Much Ado About Nothing is also notable for its secondary plot, in...
The majority of Shakespeare’s history plays concern events that occurred in his native England, but he did occasionally explore historical eras in other parts of the world. The most notable example of this is Julius Caesar. In Shakespeare’s drama Caesar, the leader of Rome, is conspired against and eventually assassinated by his former republican a...
Hamlet is arguably the greatest drama ever written. In it Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, struggles with the recent death of his father and with his mother having married Claudius, his father’s brother and successor. Claudius is later revealed to have murdered Hamlet’s father. A visit from his father’s ghost spurs Hamlet to seek revenge. One of the ...
The play opens with King Lear deciding to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their love for him. He disinherits Cordelia, the daughter who actually loves him but refuses to falsely flatter him. His other two daughters, the deceitful Goneril and Regan, take over his kingdom. They then turn on Lear and cast him out. Lear de...
Along with Hamlet and King Lear, Macbeth is the third of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. It is the story of a Scottish nobleman who, following the prophecy of three witches, becomes the ruler of his country after killing Duncan, the reigning king. Macbeth continues to kill potential political rivals. The guilt drives his wife, Lady Macbeth, mad....
Written in the 1590s when Shakespeare’s theatrical career was paused during an outbreak of plague, the sonnet cycle was finally published in 1609. The possibly autobiographical sonnets are divided into two sections. The first and much larger group of sonnets address an unnamed “Fair Youth,” a male friend of the poet’s. The second set focuses on a “...
The plot of The Tempest centers on Prospero, a magician and former duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda. The pair are stranded on a deserted island after Prospero was usurped from his dukedom by his brother, Antonio. Prospero uses his magic to create a storm that strands a group of people, including Antonio, on the island. Among that group is also Ferdinand, who falls in love with Miranda and helps precipitate the actions that lead to reconciliation among the main characters. Although not Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest seems like his farewell to the theater. It contains moving passages of reflection on what his powers as artist have been able to accomplish.
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Dec 29, 2017 · William Shakespeare is definitely the world’s greatest writer. He has a hundred masterpieces including tragedies, comedies, histories and poems and sonnets. His plays contributed to his worldwide acceptance, because of his distinct flavor and touch of his stories.
2 days ago · Notable Works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “All’s Well That Ends Well” “Antony and Cleopatra” “As You Like It” “Coriolanus” “Cymbeline” First Folio. “Hamlet” “Henry IV, Part 1” “Henry IV, Part 2” “Henry V” “Henry VI, Part 1”
Oct 3, 2011 · Considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and known as England’s national poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has had more theatrical works performed than any other...
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Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best works produced in these genres.
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