The Yale Shakespeare Books in Order
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The Yale Shakespeare is a series of scholarly editions of William Shakespeare's works, published between 1597 and 1992, comprising 39 books. Each volume includes critical introductions, historical context, and editorial annotations, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the plays. The series focuses on presenting Shakespeare's texts with detailed commentary on their critical and theatrical histories, as well as their historical and cultural significance. It is intended for academic and literary study, providing a structured approach to engaging with Shakespeare's complete works.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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This edition of King Richard III is a 1927 Yale Shakespeare volume edited by Jack R. Crawford. Its subtitle, taken from the 1597 edition, describes…
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The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1610 and 1611. It is often considered Shakespeare’s final play…
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This 1926 Yale Shakespeare volume, edited by Arthur E. Case, presents Shakespeare's play in an updated edition with a new introduction by Alexander…
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This 1918 Yale Shakespeare volume of "Henry V," edited by Robert Dudley French, includes an introduction by Gary Taylor showing how Shakespeare…
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Hamlet is a Shakespearean tragedy centered on a young prince seeking revenge for his father's murder. The play features intense dialogues and…
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The Chronicle History of the Life and Death of King Lear and His Three Daughters
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The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
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The tragedy of King Richard the Second
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The tragedy of King Richard the Second is a play by William Shakespeare that explores themes of kingship, power, and legitimacy. It is included in a…
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In this comedy set in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio seeks to win the hand of the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the money to do so. He asks…
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Cymbeline, King of Britain is one of the best-known works of William Shakespeare, a romantic play interwoven with war and tragedy. It revolves around…
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This 1925 Yale Shakespeare volume of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, edited by Alfred R. Bellinger, includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life…
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Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604 and first performed in 1604. It was published in…
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Dismemberment, rape, cannibalism, and murder make Titus Andronicus Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy. This edition explores the expression of tragic…
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One night two young couples run into an enchanted forest to escape their problems, not realizing it is filled with fairies and hobgoblins who love…
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What order should I read the The Yale Shakespeare books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Richard III”. Start with “Richard III.”
How many books are in the The Yale Shakespeare series?
We list 39 books by William Shakespeare , published between 1597–1926.
Where can I buy the The Yale Shakespeare books?
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