The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): A Review of a Review

by Christian Detres | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, NIGHTLIFE, PERFORMING ARTS

If English is your first language and you own at least 100 books, I’d lay even odds that one of them is the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Even if you’ve never read it. Shakespeare’s kung fu grip on the GOAT trophy is impressive for its 400-year title...

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