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A list of some of the most important and best-known works by William Shakespeare. More than 400 years after they were written, Shakespeare’s plays and poems are still widely performed, read, and studied—not only in his native England, but also all around the world.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of plays by William Shakespeare. Dates following titles indicate the dates the plays were written unless otherwise noted. Asterisks indicate plays likely written by Shakespeare and other playwrights, though evidence has been disputed.
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Explore the complete works of the world’s greatest playwright, edited for modern readers. Search by genre, title, or author, and discover the full text, images, podcasts, and resources from the Folger collection.
William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard").
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2 days ago · William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human nature and enduring literary brilliance.
