From comic masterpieces, likeMuch Ado about NothingandTwelfth Night,to tragedies such asHamlet,OthelloandRomeo & Juliet,as well as the grand histories ofHenry VandRichard III, this collection is the perfect introduction to the genius of England’s greatest playwright.

With two volumes devoted to each category of Shakespeare’s dramas (Comedies, Tragedies and Histories), there are 15 wonderful creations to enjoy that will introduce readers to a cavalcade of fascinating and memorable characters. Evoking both magical and historical realms, the power of Shakespeare’s words is undiminished, and reading (or rereading!) these plays, will reveal how indelible the impact of the Bard’s work has been on English literature since they were first performed more than 400 years ago and why they offer timeless entertainment.