Eight Comedies

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Contents: A Midsummer Night's Dream The Merchant of Venice Much Ado About Nothing As You Like It Twelfth Night, or What You Will Measure for Measure The Winter's Tale The Tempest This limited edition of Shakespeare's Comedies is published exclusively for subscribers to The Franklin Library collection The 100 Greatest Books of all Time