Details Condition: New Format: Leather Bound (Deluxe Hardback) ISBN: 9781804457436 Publisher: Fox Eye Publishing Age Range: Adult / Young Adult (16+) Overview This deluxe leather bound edition brings together the entire canon of William Shakespeare in one handsome, collectible volume. Spanning 1256 pages, it gathers his comedies, tragedies, histories, sonnets and narrative poems in a single hardback bound in rich faux-leather with gilded page edges. A striking addition to any bookshelf, it suits students, teachers, theatre lovers and collectors alike, and makes a memorable gift for graduations, birthdays or Christmas for any devotee of classic English literature. About the Book Few writers have shaped the English language and stage as profoundly as William Shakespeare, and this Complete Works edition is a fitting tribute to his legacy. Inside you'll find his best-loved comedies, including A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, As You Like It and Much Ado About Nothing, alongside his towering tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. The history plays, from Richard III to the Henry cycle, chart the turbulent politics of medieval and Tudor England, while the 154 sonnets and narrative poems including Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece reveal Shakespeare's mastery of lyric verse. Presented in a single deluxe hardback bound in leather-effect covers with ornate gilt detailing and gilded page edges, this edition is designed to be both a practical reference and a lasting keepsake. Whether used for academic study, theatrical research, or simply the pleasure of returning to familiar lines, this volume offers a definitive one-stop collection of the Bard's enduring work, printed to a high standard on quality paper and finished with a binding built to last for generations of reading and display. Complete canon in one volume — all plays, sonnets and poems together Luxurious leather-effect binding with gilded page edges and embossed detailing 1256 pages of trusted, canonical Shakespeare text A standout gift for students, teachers, actors and literature lovers Durable deluxe hardback construction built to last as a treasured keepsake Ideal for study, reference, or simply enjoying classic English drama and poetry About the Author William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets and several narrative poems across a career spanning the late Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. His works have been translated into every major living language and continue to be performed and studied more than those of any other playwright, cementing his place as the enduring "Bard of Avon." Why You'll Love This Edition This deluxe leather bound Complete Works combines timeless literature with a beautiful, giftable format — every play, sonnet and poem in one durable, display-worthy volume for students, collectors and Shakespeare lovers alike. Please Note: Please note the UK ISBN and UK edition cover may differ slightly from the image shown, but the content and format remain as described.