William Shakespeare

<b>"I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed." -William Shakespeare</b><br/><br/> Arm yourself with this volume from the Knickerbocker Classics series, <i>The Complete Works of William Shakespeare</i>, including <b>16 comedies</b>, <b>10 histories</b>, <b>12 tragedies</b>, and <b>all the poems and sonnets of the world's most influential writer</b>. This collection includes poems and plays that were not included in Shakespeare's First Folio of 1623 to make one complete, authentic collection. For Shakespeare and poetry fans worldwide, this stunning hardcover edition with its elegant cover is perfect for gift giving.<br/><br/><i>The Complete Works of William Shakespeare</i> contains <b>essential reading</b> like <i>Hamlet</i>, <i>Romeo & Juliet</i>,<i> King Lear</i>, <i>Othello</i>, <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream</i>,<i> Macbeth</i>, <i>Julius Caesar</i>, and<i> Henry V </i><b>alongside many lesser-known gems</b> for a complete Shakespearean education.<br/><br/> The <b>Knickerbocker Classics</b> bring together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed, hardcover editions feature a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.

<b>Love! Betrayal! Ambition! Tragedy! Jealousy! William Shakespeare's universal themes continue to resonate with readers of all ages more than 400 years after his death. </b><br/><br/> This wonderful, fully illustrated book introduces children to the Bard and more than thirty of his most famous and accessible verses, sonnets, and speeches. From "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" to "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" and "All the world's a stage," the words and poetry of the greatest playwright and poet spring to life on the page. <br/><br/> The next generation of readers, poets, and actors will be entranced by these works of Shakespeare. Each poem is illustrated and includes an explanation by an expert and definitions of important words to give kids and parents the fullest explanation of their content and impact. <br/><br/> "An enticing entree to the glories of Shakespeare's verse." -<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br/><br/> "A richly illustrated selection of 31 poems and excerpts from Shakespeare's most popular works. The selected writings provide a fantastic scope of Shakespeare's oeuvre. ... López's illustrations are intricate, dramatic, and moody; they help bring life and meaning to the words." -<i>School Library Journal</i>

<b>Celebrate the genius, passion, and poetry of William Shakespeare with this beautifully bound deluxe edition, featuring his complete plays and poems in one timeless collector's volume.<br/><br/></b>No writer has shaped the English language or the human imagination like William Shakespeare. From the unforgettable tragedies of <i>Hamlet </i>and <i>Macbeth </i>to the wit and romance of <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream</i> and <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i>, Shakespeare's works have inspired readers and performers for more than four centuries.<br/><br/>This deluxe edition features:<br/><br/><ul><li><b>All 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 4 narrative poems</b>-the definitive collection of Shakespeare's masterpieces</li><li><b>A sumptuous vegan leather cover</b> with foil-stamped accents</li><li><b>Gilded page edges</b></li><li><b>An introduction by Renaissance literature scholar John Lotherington</b>, providing valuable context for the playwright's enduring influence</li></ul><br/>Within these pages are the comedies, histories, and tragedies that defined an era and continue to shape the literary canon today:<br/><br/><ul><li><i>Romeo and Juliet</i></li><li><i>Hamlet</i></li><li><i>King Lear</i></li><li><i>Othello</i></li><li><i>Macbeth</i></li><li><i>Julius Caesar</i></li><li><i>A Midsummer Night's Dream</i></li><li><i>Much Ado About Nothing</i></li><li><i>Twelfth Night</i></li><li><i>Henry V</i></li><li>... and many more</li></ul><br/>Whether you're rediscovering a favorite soliloquy or exploring the full scope of the Bard's genius for the first time, <i>The Complete Works of William Shakespeare</i> is a display-worthy keepsake for every lover of literature and drama.<br/><br/>Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, <b>Chartwell Deluxe Editions</b> include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Also available from the series: <i>Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations</i>, and <i>Irish Fairy and Folk Tales</i>.