William Shakespeare Collected editions

William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor whose works have shaped the course of Western literature and drama for over four centuries. His plays encompass tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances, each marked by profound insight into human nature and mastery of language.

From Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest, Shakespeare created characters and stories that remain central to the cultural imagination. His 154 sonnets further reveal his poetic genius and range of emotion.

William Shakespeare’s influence is unparalleled, his works continually performed, studied, and adapted around the world.