Plays (37) vs Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets): Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Plays (37)

Plays (37) William Shakespeare · 1768 ★★★★☆ 3.8 828 pages · ≈ 15 h 20 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets)

Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets) William Shakespeare · 1838 1353 pages · ≈ 25 h 03 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Plays (37) is the quicker read — about 15 hours vs 25 for Works (38 plays, 5 poems, sonnets).

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