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The Best of Shakespeare

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Some Shakespearean plays you must read

Rated 0 points - posted 14 years ago by srushti in category Books.

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1.

Macbeth

A tragedy composed of ambition, vengeance and despair, this is another of Shakespeare's most successful works.

15 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

2.

Hamlet

Packed with powerful dialogue, the play follows the philosophical reasonings of a young prince as he prepares himself to avenge his father's death.

11 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

3.

The Merchant of Venice

5 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

4.

Henry V

3 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

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Othello

A powerful tragedy encompassing jealousy, love and betrayal, the play's themes pack more drama for holding true even in present day.

2 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

6.

The Taming of the Shrew

2 points - added 14 years ago by srushti -

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Much Ado About Nothing

A comedy about two pairs of lovers, one spirited and sparring, the other sweet and innocent, as they survive tribulations to end up happily married.

1 point - added 14 years ago by srushti -

8.

Julius Ceasar

1 point - added 14 years ago by srushti -

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Romeo and Juliet

1 point - added 14 years ago by srushti -

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Twelfth Night

Two identical twins are shipwrecked and arrive on an island assuming the other to be dead. The girl becomes page to the Duke in a boy's guise and becomes the object of the affections of the lady the Duke is attempting to woo.