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Best Plays by Shakespeare

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Perhaps one of the best poets who ever lived, and here are his best works.

Rated 7 points - posted 2 years ago by kris in category Books.

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1.

Macbeth

His shortest tragedy and yet it has received no less fame, some of the best actors in history have lined up to play the role of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

45 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

2.

Hamlet

Considered by many to be one of the best plays every written, the story and characters of this piece make the ending very moving even if “everybody dies”

42 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

3.

Othello

6 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

4.

The Tempest

5 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

5.

Henry V

4 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

6.

Julius Caesar

3 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

7.

The Merchant of Venice

Perhaps one of his more dramatic plays it is best known for the character of Shylock and it’s powerfully dramatic scenes.

2 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

8.

The Twelfth Night

2 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

9.

King Lear

2 points - added 2 years ago by kris -

10.

A Midsummer’s Night Dream

This is one of Shakespeare’s most popular recreated plays for the stage, being performed around the world on the stage.

1 point - added 2 years ago by kris -

11.

Anthony and Cleopatra

1 point - added 2 years ago by kris -