The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Wordsworth Library Collection)

There’s something almost sacred about holding the complete works of Shakespeare in your hands—every tragedy, every comedy, every history play that shaped the English language as we know it. This Wordsworth Library Collection edition brings together all of Shakespeare’s genius in one beautifully crafted volume, from the heart-wrenching depths of Hamlet and King Lear to the sun-dappled enchantment of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

What makes this edition special? The plays are arranged chronologically, allowing you to trace Shakespeare’s evolution as a writer—watch his craft deepen, his language grow richer, his understanding of human nature become more profound. Beyond the plays, you’ll find his complete Sonnets, along with the narrative poems Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. It’s Shakespeare, unabridged and in full glory.

The November 2024 redesign of the Library Collection transforms this into an heirloom piece. Finished in black soft-touch linen with metallic gold and colored foil blocking, it features sewn pages that will last for generations, coordinated head and tail bands, a silk ribbon marker, and gorgeous colored spray edges. The custom end papers by Holly Dunn add an artisan touch you won’t find elsewhere.

Whether you’re a longtime devotee or discovering Shakespeare for the first time, this is the kind of book that becomes a companion—one you’ll return to again and again, finding something new with each reading. Some books are meant to be kept forever. This is one of them.

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