Shakespeare's Complete Works (12 Volumes)

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Publisher: People's Literature Publishing House
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Features: Marx called Shakespeare "the greatest dramatic genius in human history." "In the thousands of years of human history, Genghis Khan was the most outstanding figure, and Shakespeare was the most talented." — From the 1986 Washington Post survey results. The great German poet Goethe once famously said, "Shakespeare is inexhaustible!" The Chinese playwright Cao Yu once exclaimed, "Shakespeare was a giant who forever amazed and delighted humanity!" Shakespeare is universally recognized as a world-class master. His plays contain a vast array of life experiences, profound knowledge, and endless deep thoughts. The philosophical wisdom and humanistic beauty scattered throughout Shakespeare's works are like a gold mine, facing the present and the future, showcasing profound values yet to be fully recognized by the world. Shakespeare no longer belongs to any country, any nation, or any era. He is a symbol of all human civilization. Books are countless. A person, even if they dedicate their entire life to studying, can at most master the knowledge of five years. Therefore, it is essential to choose books wisely, read good books, and tackle classic masterpieces. The works of William Shakespeare, a great playwright and poet of the British Renaissance, are classic masterpieces worth reading carefully.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a great playwright and poet of the British Renaissance. Throughout his life, he wrote thirty-seven poetic dramas and some poetry. His works can generally be divided into historical plays, tragedies, comedies, and poetry. Historical plays summarize the upheavals in British history over more than a century (1377–1458), depicting wars against France and domestic feudal conflicts, shaping a series of villainous and ideal kings, reflecting Shakespeare's patriotic sentiments. Tragedies illustrate the unresolved contradiction between ideals and the harsh reality. They expose the social evils that began to emerge during the primitive accumulation of capital and the selfishness of the bourgeoisie, reflecting the conflict between humanist thought and the brutal reality. Comedies radiate the light of humanist ideals, brimming with optimism and patriotic passion. Poetry mainly praises beautiful things, celebrates friendship, expresses love, and conveys the poet's ideals for life. This book collects over forty of Shakespeare's works.