Plays (37) vs Works (46): Which Should You Read?

Cover of Plays (37) Plays (37) William Shakespeare · 1768 ★★★★☆ 3.8 828 pages · ≈ 15 h 20 m · Demanding
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Cover of Works (46) Works (46) William Shakespeare · 1905 3419 pages · ≈ 63 h 19 m · Demanding

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Plays (37)Works (46)EnjoymentDifficultyInfluencePopularityClassic

The verdict

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How to choose

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Plays (37)Works (46)
Ratings 1 —
Editions 58 45
Pages 828 3419
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Questions readers ask

Which is shorter to read: Plays (37) or Works (46)?

Plays (37) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Plays (37) (828 pages, ≈ 15 h 20 m); Works (46) (3419 pages, ≈ 63 h 19 m).

Which is harder to read: Plays (37) or Works (46)?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Plays (37): Demanding; Works (46): Demanding.

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