Titles in This Set: A Midsummer Night's Dream Much Ado About Nothing The Merchant of Venice All's Well That Ends Well Measure for Measure Twelfth Night: Or, What You Will The Tragedy of Julius Caesar As You Like It The Tempest The Tragedy Of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Macbeth Othello, The Moor of Venice The Tragedy of King Lear The Life of Timon of Athens Romeo and Juliet The Winter's Tale Love's Labour's Lost The Taming of The Shrew The Comedy of Errors Antony and Cleopatra Cymbeline The Two Gentlemen of Verona Details: Condition: Brand New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781804459683 Publisher: Fox Eye Publishing Age Range: Adult / Young Adult (14+) Overview: Discover the genius of the world's most celebrated playwright with this hardback 22-book collection from Fox Eye Publishing. Bringing together comedies, tragedies and histories in one definitive library, it's the perfect introduction for new readers and a treasured addition for lifelong Shakespeare fans. From the star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet to the ambition-fuelled downfall of Macbeth, every volume is built to last, making this an ideal gift, study companion, or shelf centrepiece for anyone who loves classic English literature. About the Books: This 22-volume collection spans the full breadth of Shakespeare's dramatic output, capturing comedy, tragedy, history and romance in one cohesive library. In The Tragedy Of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, readers follow a grieving prince's descent into doubt and vengeance, a psychological masterpiece that has shaped drama for centuries. By contrast, A Midsummer Night's Dream delights with mistaken identities and mischievous fairies. Macbeth explores the corrosive nature of ambition and guilt, while The Merchant of Venice examines justice, mercy and prejudice with sharp wit. The emotional pull of Romeo and Juliet continues to resonate with readers of every generation, while As You Like It and Twelfth Night showcase Shakespeare's gift for comic misunderstanding. Lesser-performed works such as Cymbeline, The Life of Timon of Athens and The Two Gentlemen of Verona round out the set, giving readers a genuinely complete picture of the Bard's range. Together, these plays offer insight into Elizabethan society, the evolution of the English language, and dramatic techniques that still influence storytelling. Whether used for GCSE and A-Level study, academic reference, or pleasure reading, this collection rewards both close study and casual dipping-in. Key Benefits: All 22 plays in one matching hardback collection, from the best-loved titles to rarely-anthologised gems. Durable hardback binding designed to withstand repeated reading and years on the shelf. Ideal for GCSE, A-Level and university study, as well as general classic literature reading. A ready-made gift for graduates, students, teachers and literature lovers. Compact, uniform volumes that display beautifully as a complete set. About the Author: William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Often called the Bard of Avon, his surviving works include 38 plays and 154 sonnets, spanning comedy, tragedy and history. Shakespeare's plays have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright, with his exploration of love, power, ambition and human nature remaining as relevant today as they were over four centuries ago. Why You'll Love This Collection: A complete, beautifully bound library of Shakespeare's plays in one place — perfect for students, teachers, and anyone wanting to finally read beyond the classroom favourites in a set built to last a lifetime. Please Note: Due to the nature of international publishing, please note that this is the UK ISBN and edition; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.