{"product_id":"the-william-shakespeare-collection-deluxe-6-book-hardcover-boxed-set-9781398819689","title":"The William Shakespeare Collection: Deluxe 6-Book Hardcover Boxed Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful boxed selection contains six clothbound volumes of William Shakespeare's best-known plays.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From comic masterpieces, like \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado about Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTwelfth Night, \u003c\/i\u003e to tragedies such as \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOthello\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRomeo \u0026amp; Juliet, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the grand histories of \u003ci\u003eHenry V\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRichard III\u003c\/i\u003e, this collection is the perfect introduction to the genius of England's greatest playwright. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith two volumes devoted to each category of Shakespeare's dramas (Comedies, Tragedies and Histories), there are 15 wonderful creations to enjoy that will introduce readers to a cavalcade of fascinating and memorable characters. Each book includes an insightful introduction by Dr. Chris McNab, offering context and analysis for these masterworks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvoking both magical and historical realms, the power of Shakespeare's words is undiminished, and reading (or rereading!) these plays, will reveal how indelible the impact of the Bard's work has been on English literature since they were first performed more than 400 years ago and why they offer timeless entertainment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The\u003ci\u003e Arcturus Collector's Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare \u003c\/b\u003eis perhaps the world's greatest literary figure, famed for his insights into the human condition. Records show that he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her. At some point he went to London and joined the theatrical profession, as an actor, playwright, poet and, latterly, theatre manager and impresario. He died in April 1616, aged 52. The body of work left by Shakespeare included 37 plays, four poems and a collection of sonnets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Chris McNab\u003c\/b\u003e has a PhD in Literature and has authored over 100 books on a variety of topics, from mythology to military history. Chris has also written extensively for major encyclopaedia series, magazines and newspapers. He lives in South Wales, UK.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613768290578,"sku":"9781398819689","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d4233903-1367-4beb-b5c4-8279c42f1cf2.jpg?v=1732416482","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-william-shakespeare-collection-deluxe-6-book-hardcover-boxed-set-9781398819689","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}