Arguably the greatest playwright in the English language, William Shakespeare’s work has been a touchstone of the Western literary canon for more than four centuries. This 21-volume edition of his plays, with commentary and notes by some of the most celebrated scholars of his work, is an essential volume for anyone interested in literature or drama.

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