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The Plays

Discover more about Shakespeare's plays with our overviews and study guides. You can also read play extracts and discover the Bard's work first hand.
Shakespeare’s Plays - A Guide to Shakespeare's Plays
Discover the magic of Shakespeare’s plays and find out why Shakespeare penned some of literature’s greatest works.
Study Guides to Shakespeare's Plays
Our collection of play study guides are designed to accompany your own reading of Shakespeare’s plays. They are an ideal way to introduce newcomers and immerse more experienced readers deeper into the text
'Romeo and Juliet' - Study Guide
Your ultimate study guide to one of Shakespeare's best loved plays. Find out why 'Romeo and Juliet' has been so enduring.
Much Ado About Nothing - Study Guide
Discover everything you need to know about Much Ado About Nothing.
Plotlines to Major Plays
This site arranges Shakespeare's plays into three genres and provides plotlines for best-known.

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