Details: He's indisputably the greatest writer in the English language, a master of every mood from sidesplitting comedy (Twelfth Night) to profound tragedy (King Lear) to the historically majestic (Henry V). Every bookshelf must have a complete collection of his 38 plays, his magnificent & passionate sonnets, & his epic poems. Here they all are in one 1, 024-page, yet compact & low-cost hardcover, sturdy enough to withstand students poring through its pages for classes & exams; theatergoers refreshing their acquaintance with a favorite play before seeing it performed; & literature lovers picking it up again & again simply for pleasure. Every time you return to Shakespeare's elegantly phrased lines, & his rich & complex characters, you'll find something new to treasure. Illustrated with Renaissance pictures that capture the feel of the Bard's era. Ideal for: Fans of William Shakespeare & fiction novels. This hardback book has 1023 pages & measures: 21.9 x 15.3 x 5cm