- Hardcover: 1488 pages
- Publisher: Collins; (Reissue) edition (4 Aug 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0004706714
- ISBN-13: 978-0004706719
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 15 x 6.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,660,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A symbol in the history of our national culture' The Guardian 'The most esteemed and influential British edition of the 20th century' Gary Taylor, General Editor, Oxford Complete Shakespeare 'I am most impressed with the layout and content of this book, especially the informative commentaries on each of the plays. It is also useful to have a reference section at the rear of the book' Michael Guest on amazon.co.uk
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‘A symbol in the history of our national culture’ – The Guardian
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book represents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy shakesperare for those whose mother tongue is not english. The effort put in the edition is clearly shown form the very first page, also the introductory notes on each play.
However, I would have liked to find longer and deeper comments on the plays and footnotes really on their footpage, rather than at the very end of the book, that makes it more complicated to follow.
However, it can be recommended to anyone who likes literature in the original.
Shakespeare has and will always be a pleasure to read
However, I would have liked to find longer and deeper comments on the plays and footnotes really on their footpage, rather than at the very end of the book, that makes it more complicated to follow.
However, it can be recommended to anyone who likes literature in the original.
Shakespeare has and will always be a pleasure to read
33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After my experience of Shakespeare at school I was very disillusioned with Shakespeare. Now that I am older I wanted to try and revisit Shakespeare to see if age had changed me. That is where this book comes in. It is cheap and so you have the feeling you are buying a bargain. The book also provides good introductions to Shakespeare and the context of his life and the plays he wrote. This prepares you for Shakespeare's actual plays in a way that gives them meaning for modern contemporary society. All his plays of which are included in this book. This book turned a Shakespeare doubter into somebody who now enjoys his works. Buy it or risk not having lived your life to the full.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am most impressed with the layout and content of this book. Especially the informative commentaries on each of the Plays. It is also useful to have a reference section at the rear of the book
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OK but not the best publication of Shakespeare.
I bought this copy a while ago because I felt I needed to have a Complete Works to hand while studying Drama. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E Parry
Amazing content, annoying presentatin
Besides the content of the book being amazing, the plays are writen in a tiny font and the texts are presented in a two-column format with really small margins that make it quite... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tygridia
shakespeare
Its a very good, rather accurate publication, however, i do think its a shame it lacks supportive notes where their presence would help the reader get more out of the plays.
Published 22 months ago by kristina
Ximas Present
This item was purchased as a present for a relative - said relative was pleased to receive the book so job done.
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mr. P. Roberts
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Collins Classics)
This is an excellent edition, and I would recommend it to drama and literature students at all levels.
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Karen R
Print too small
This book might be fine if you have good eyes. The print is very small and a strain to read without a magnifying glass
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by Uponthatfish
The complete works of the lord, our god.
This breathtaking read, the complete works of my hero and Lord William Shakespeare. In a truly breathtaking read the Lord places all his works, making this the bible for all avid... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2003 by Scott Smith
classic
though this is a heavy book, the plays are classic and this ensure that this book is a worthy investment. Will be read time and time again and can be appreciated by all ages. Read more
Published on 30 July 2003 by Ms. L. M. Gove
Outstanding!
When I received the Complete Works of William Shakespeare for my birthday from my Great Aunt I was initially intimidated by a combination of its size, bulk and the plethora of... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2003 by Maximilian Travis
Complete Works of William Shakespeare
When I received the Complete works of William Shakespeare for my birthday from my Great Aunt I was initially intimidated by a combination of its size, bulk and the plethora of... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2003 by Maximilian Travis
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