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Plays (43) vs Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Plays (43) Plays (43) William Shakespeare · 1663 890 pages · ≈ 16 h 29 m · Demanding
Mistaken IdentitiesRejectionJuvenile dramaComedy
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Cover of Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets] Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets] William Shakespeare · 1730 ★★★★☆ 3.7 2364 pages · ≈ 43 h 47 m · Demanding
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TheatreEnglish poetryEnglish literaturePoetry
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The verdict

How to choose

Want a one-evening read? Plays (43) ≈ 16h vs 43h for Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]

Reception

Plays (43)Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]
Ratings — 15
Editions 45 213
Pages 890 2364

Side by side

Plays (43)Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]EnjoymentDifficultyInfluencePopularityClassic

Shared themes

VendettaPerforming ArtsCourtshipYouthEnglish dramaClassics