What is the best work of Shakespeare? - Results & Rankings
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Henry V
Historical drama about leadership and warfare, written around 1599


Henry V
Historical drama about leadership and warfare, written around 1599
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Comedy blending love and fantasy, written around 1595


A Midsummer Night's Dream
Comedy blending love and fantasy, written around 1595
As You Like It
Romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, written around 1599


As You Like It
Romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, written around 1599
The Tempest
Final play exploring themes of forgiveness and magic, written around 1611


The Tempest
Final play exploring themes of forgiveness and magic, written around 1611
Antony and Cleopatra
Tragic romance set against political intrigue, written around 1606


Antony and Cleopatra
Tragic romance set against political intrigue, written around 1606
Macbeth
Tragedy exploring ambition and guilt, written around 1606


Macbeth
Tragedy exploring ambition and guilt, written around 1606
Twelfth Night
Comedy of mistaken identities and love, written around 1601


Twelfth Night
Comedy of mistaken identities and love, written around 1601
Othello
Tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal, written around 1603


Othello
Tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal, written around 1603
The Merchant of Venice
Drama exploring mercy and justice, written around 1596


The Merchant of Venice
Drama exploring mercy and justice, written around 1596
Richard III
Historical play about ambition and tyranny, written around 1592


Richard III
Historical play about ambition and tyranny, written around 1592
Hamlet
Tragic play about revenge and madness, written around 1600


Hamlet
Tragic play about revenge and madness, written around 1600
Julius Caesar
Historical tragedy about power and betrayal, written around 1599


Julius Caesar
Historical tragedy about power and betrayal, written around 1599
Romeo and Juliet
Iconic love story set in Verona, written around 1595


Romeo and Juliet
Iconic love story set in Verona, written around 1595
Much Ado About Nothing
Romantic comedy featuring witty banter, written around 1598


Much Ado About Nothing
Romantic comedy featuring witty banter, written around 1598
King Lear
Tragedy about aging and madness, written around 1605


King Lear
Tragedy about aging and madness, written around 1605
The Taming of the Shrew
Comedy about marriage and gender roles, written around 1590


The Taming of the Shrew
Comedy about marriage and gender roles, written around 1590