Shakespeare s work includes 154 sonnets and 38 plays. Search worldcat for books about shakespeare and his works held in the umd libraries for books by and about shakespeare combine his name with the title of a specific work examples. William shakespeare books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. William shakespeare was a renowned english poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in stratforduponavon. Free download or read online macbeth pdf epub book. He wrote 39 plays with about half of them considered comedies and two long poems in his lifetime. Apr 14, 2016 if it werent for shakespeareten book titles that quote shakespeare. The next date of interest is found in the records of the stratford church, where a daughter, named susanna.
William shakespeare was a playwright that introduced many new words to the english language and wrote over hundreds of songs, plays, books, and poems that are very popular and commonly used within theater and activities today. The main characters of this classics, plays story are caithness, fleance. Hamlet by william shakespeare, macbeth by william shakespeare, romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. William shakespeare audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Discount prices on books by william shakespeare, including titles like shakespeare s sonnets, retold. William shakespeare simple english wikipedia, the free. The tragedy of macbeth commonly called macbeth is a play by william shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. April 23, 1616 was an english poet and playwright and is considered a key member of the english literature canon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 314 pages and is available in paperback format. William shakespeare 15641616, considered the greatest englishspeaking writer in history and englands national poet, has had more. William shakespeares star wars penguin random house. Top 10 novels inspired by shakespeare books the guardian. Shakespeare s life and life of william shakespeare 1240 words 5 pages. Pdf macbeth book by william shakespeare free download.
William shakespeare was an english poet, playwright and actor of the renaissance era. The play, set in denmark, recounts how prince hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle claudius, who has murdered hamlets father, the king, and then taken the throne and married gertrude. For example, here are some quotes that you must have heard and all of these quotes are from shakespeare s plays. Shakespeares work includes 154 sonnets and 38 plays. Catch up on these classic works that have inspired writers for generations to come. William shakespeares star wars series ian doescher what if the star wars saga had been created by william shakespeare. Links lead to the play s text and the dramatis personae. Featured author canadian author rusty blackwood has written twelve titles thus far ranging in genres from traditional and contemporary poetry, childrens short stories, adult comedy, and romantic fiction drama, the latter being her favorite to write. Macbeth, hands down, should be number one as it is the best of shakespeare s works at least in my opinion.
The following is a partially complete list of titles of works taken from shakespearean phrases. From verily, a new hope to the merry rise of skywalker, each volume in this series presents one of the iconic george lucas films written as a fullblown shakespeare play. Free download or read online othello pdf epub book. The authors and works for this book series were selected, as a result of numerous studies, analysis of the texts over the past 100 years and the demand for readers. Tempest two gentlemen of verona merry wives of windsor measure for measure comedy of errors much ado about nothing loves labour lost midsummer nights dream merchant of venice as you like it. Note that this is not the place to list film or television adaptations of shakespeare s plays. William shakespeare free download ebooks ebooks free net. Sonnets by william shakespeare, first edition abebooks.
He was one of eight children born to john shakespeare, a merchant of some standing in his community. Sonnets by william shakespeare, first edition abebooks passion for books. Love poems and sonnets by shakespeare, william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Yet his poems are not nearly as recognizable to many as the characters and famous monologues from his many plays.
William shakespeares intellectual use of the english language is what brought him prosperity throughout his lifetime, and what brings us to tears and laughter in the modern world. William shakespeare macmillan collectors library macmillan collectors library. Here are just a few of the most famous shakespearean inspired novel titles. He is often called englands national poet, and the bard of avon. The works of william shakespeare cambridge edition vol.
Selected works of william shakespeare from the series best of the best is the book that everyone should read to understand themselves and each other. This file includes the sonnets and various plays such as alls well that ends well. Shakespeares plays, listed alphabetically list plays by genre by number of words by number of speeches by date. Project gutenberg titles by william shakespeare shakespeare. Alphabetical list of shakespeares plays open source. Note that this is not the place to list film or television adaptations of shakespeares plays. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. That meant that his father had his own personal coat of arms which william being the eldest son. Elizabethan dialogue, shakespearean meter, stage directions, inside jokes. Welcome to the webs first edition of the complete works of william shakespeare. Hamlet, in full hamlet, prince of denmark, tragedy in five acts by william shakespeare, written about 15991601 and published in a quarto edition in 1603 from an unauthorized text, with reference to an earlier play. Read william shakespeare books online the literature page. Alls well that ends well 1602 antony and cleopatra 1606 as you like it 1599 comedy of errors 1589 coriolanus 1607 cymbeline 1609 hamlet 1600 henry iv, part i 1597. The complete works of william shakespeare, illustrated by rockwell kent, introduction by christopher morley, published by garden city books, 1936, 1,527 pages.
He lived in stratforduponavon, in warwickshire, england. William shakespeare quotes on fear archives famous. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 249 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. This is possibly the most famous book to take its title from a shakespeare play in this case, the tempest. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the macmillan collectors library is a series of beautifully bound pocketsized gift editions of much loved classic titles. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The complete works of william shakespeare, cambridge renaissance press, 1907, by william shakespeare, ed. Shakespeare s plays, listed alphabetically list plays by genre by number of words by number of speeches by date. Shakespeare papers has online, hundreds of essays, term papers, book repots, dissertations and theses on each of william shakespeare s major plays and sonnets. Its the end of shakespeares birthday week, but the playwright has.
Asterisks indicate plays likely written by shakespeare and other playwrights, though evidence has been disputed. It is a complex, kaleidoscopic work, using constantly shifting tone and perspective to present contrasting views of. Instead, the first half of this book is an easytoread history about the publishing of different editions of shakespeare s plays from 1623 to the late 18th century. Actually, william shakespeare s writing has had a tremendous influence right up to the present day. William shakespeare, regarded as the foremost dramatist of his time, wrote more than thirty plays and more than one hundred sonnets, all written in the form of three quatrains and a couplet that is now recognized as shakespearean. We have the following works by william shakespeare. The complete works of william shakespeare book, 1980.
The accompanying lists are by by no means complete. Playwright, poet 23apr1564 23apr1616 subject of books. Although each play is a treasure that i have enjoyed more than once, i have whittled down my list of favorites to the following ten. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. The complete works of william shakespeare by william shakespeare. This is an alphabetically ordered list of plays by william shakespeare. William shakespeare was born in stratforduponavon in april 1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on april 23. William shakespeare books list of books by william shakespeare.
The main characters of this drama, fiction story are iago, bianca. 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. Dates following titles indicate the dates the plays were written unless otherwise noted. There is good evidence to associate her with a family of hathaways who inhabited a beautiful farmhouse, now much visited, 2 miles 3. Essay about the life of william shakespeare 1274 words. List of titles of works taken from shakespeare wikipedia. Aug 20, 2019 william shakespeare was an english poet, playwright and actor of the renaissance era. He is often called englands national poet and the bard of avon or simply the bard. This site has offered shakespeares plays and poetry to the internet. The book and film, which deal with a mans journey postdeath, take their title from hamlets famous to be or not to be soliloquy. Pdf othello book by william shakespeare free download.
William shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the english language. The facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He was an important member of the kings men company of theatrical players from roughly 1594 onward. William shakespeare spent considerable time and money obtaining a grant of arms for his father. There are thousands of novels, plays, biographies and other books. Complete works william shakespeare, first edition abebooks.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1623, and was written by william shakespeare. If it werent for shakespeareten book titles that quote. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 april see when was shakespeare born, which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616. William shakespeare, english dramatist, poet, and actor considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time. A more comprehensive list of book and play titles which are shakespearean. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Venus and adonis is a poem by william shakespeare, written in 159293, with a plot based on passages from ovids metamorphoses. A list of poems by william shakespeare william shakespeare, regarded as the foremost dramatist of his time, wrote more than thirty plays and more than one hundred sonnets, all written in the form of three quatrains and a couplet that is now recognized as shakespearean. William shakespeare s name is synonymous with many of the famous lines he wrote in his plays and prose. The first edition of the novel was published in 1603, and was written by william shakespeare. Our shakespeare for kids selection includes titles like the little master shakespeare counting series and illustrated shakespeare stories. Henry vi, part i 1590 henry vi, part ii 1590 henry vi, part iii 1590 richard iii 1592 comedy of errors 1592 titus andronicus 1593 taming of the shrew 1593 two gentlemen of verona 1594 loves labours lost 1594, lost romeo and juliet 1594 richard ii 1595 a midsummer nights dream 1595.
Whether youre struggling to write a simple overview of hamlet or creating a complex, critical analysis of themes in several shakespearean tragedies, our site has at least one paper or. Shakespeare is still relevant and more than worth the effort. William shakespeare is the british poet and playwright widely considered to be the greatest ever to write in the english language. This catalog page is provided by the online books page, and the literature by project gutenberg. No writers living reputation can compare to that of shakespeare, whose notable plays included the tragedies romeo and juliet, hamlet, king lear, macbeth, and othello. Shakespeare papers essays, term papers, and book reports on. Miss blackwood became a serious writer in 2001, and published her first title in 2009. The life of shakespeare is of great importance to english literature because of his many contributions including poetry, stories, and plays.
William shakespeare was an english poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the english language and the worlds preeminent dramatist. The tempest the two gentlemen of verona the merry wives of windsor measure for measure the comedy of errors much ado about nothing loves labours lost a midsummernights dream the merchant of venice as you like it the taming of the shrew alls well that. Book includes an over 40 page william shakespeare biography2. In shakespeare s era 15641616, it was not profitable but very fashionable to write poetry. I have read 5 of the works listed as i am only in high school and havent had the vocabulary or analysis skills to read more earlier. Explore books by author, series, or genre today and. Indeed, shakespeare has been voted one of the most important people of the last millennium and all writers are indebted to the vibrant characterization, innovative plotting, and philosophical scope he brought to the art of writing. Top 10 shakespeare plays no doubt every shakespeare fan has his or her own short list of the bards greatest works.
Over the years shakespeare has proved a remarkably rich source for titles of books and plays. Hamlet by william shakespeare, macbeth by william shakespeare, romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, a midsummer nights. Links lead to the plays text and the dramatis personae. He was born on or around 23 april 1564 in stratforduponavon, the eldest son of john shakespeare, a prosperous glover and local dignitary, and mary arden, the daughter of a wealthy farmer. While william shakespeare s reputation is based primarily on his plays, he became famous first as a poet. William shakespeare books list of books by author william. Where are the answers to the book titles from shakespeare. With the partial exception of the sonnets 1609, quarried since the early 19th century for autobiographical secrets allegedly encoded in them, the nondramatic writings have traditionally been pushed to the margins of the shakespeare industry.