Today I come with a list of Most important works of William Shakespeare: tragedies, comedies and dramas. Considered the greatest Anglo-Saxon writer in history, he was born in England in the seventeenth century and his activity was limited to the theatrical genre and poetry.
To this day, he is the playwright with the largest number of adapted works in all of history. His books have been read all over the world and he is probably one of the best known authors internationally..
With a division between tragedies, comedies and historical novels, I will discover you from a brief review each of his works.
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Written in five acts, Antony and Cleopatra tells the tragedy love story between the famous pharaoh and the Roman military man.
It was represented for the first time in 1607.
This tragedy is based on the life of the Roman leader who gives the work its name. How he was banished from Rome and leads an assault against the same city.
Coroliano is one of Shakespeare's last plays.
Based on History Regum Britanniae From 1135 by Geoffrey of Monmouth, this drama will tell you about ingratitude and filial contempt and about old age and madness.
Shakespeare's longest play. Tragedy that tells how the prince of Denmark takes revenge on his uncle Claudius after assassinating the king.
The topics that are investigated are incest, betrayal or death.
There are some who say that it is the most filmed story in history after "Cinderella".
In Julia César you will learn how the conspiracy that ended the life of Julius Caesar was formed. The death of this, and the subsequent effects are also represented.
Also, Julius Caesar is not the center of the action, as he only appears in three scenes. The real protagonist will be Marco Junio Bruto.
Shorter tragedy of William Shakespeare. It is divided into five acts and focuses on Macbeth, Lord of Glamis.
The story tells how he seeks to anticipate his own destiny, selling his soul to some witches.
Writing that stands out for its controversial issues. Among them, we see how they talk about racism or jealousy.
Its main protagonists are four: Othello, his wife Desdemona, Yago and Ludovico.
Probably the most famous work of the English author. It is a story between two young people who, because their families are at odds, live in love in secret.
The historical setting is the Italian Renaissance, specifically in the city of Verona.
One of the darkest and deepest tragedies of the English author. In it, the facts of the history of Titus Andronicus are told, a general of the Roman army in the years of decline of the Empire.
Published in two separate editions. The context is focused on the Trojan War, and where we can see some touches of comedy.
If you manage to get to the end of the play, you will know why it is called an "unconventional" tragedy..
Work that takes place in Paris, Florence and the county of Roussillon, where two great themes are covered: love and power.
On the other hand, the action is based on the characters of Elena and Beltrán.
One of the last theaters written by Shakespeare. In it, the story of Cymbelline, King of Great Britain, is told.
The main theme of the play is honor.
Oliverio must take care of his little brother after the death of his father. The problem is that Oliverio does not want it.
This will trigger a series of events that will end with a series of betrayals and romances between aristocrats..
Work that evokes different exotic atmospheres and that mixes several plot lines to give it dynamism.
It is estimated that it was written around 1596.
Here, Shakespeare recounts the adventures of 4 young lovers together with a group of novice actors. These will interact throughout the work with Theseus and Hippolytka and even different magical fairies that they meet along the way..
Story of a shipwreck and the separation of a family. Egeón is isolated with one of his children and a servant. On the other, his wife, Emilia, will end up in Ephesus.
Established as Shakespare's fifth most performed play, it tells the story of Caralina Minola, a woman in search of the right suitor. Petruchio's arrival in the city will change things.
William Shakespeare tells the story of John Falstaff, a poor man who comes to Windsor to find his life.
Story of the revenge of Prospero, legitimate Duke of Milan after being banished and shipwrecked, ending up on a desert island.
In this work real events are mixed with mystical and magical elements.
In The Two Gentlemen of Verona the themes of friendship and love are dealt with. The plot revolves around two friends who are confronted by Silvia, the daughter of the Duke of Milan.
Measure for Measure is based on George Whetstone's Promos and Cassandra. The story focuses on the story of Isabella, a novice who sees her brother is sentenced to death.
Romantic comedy, where the female figure is altered, receiving a contemptuous and insensitive treatment by the author. This has led her to be, to say the least, controversial.
Also known under the title of The Twelfth Night, this comedy is divided into five acts.
The work was originally conceived to be represented and to be part of the celebration of the kings in Renaissance England.
This comedy stands out for showing a totally unusual structure. It is not complete, since it is full of inaccuracies and gaps.
In addition, it has always been the subject of debate, since experts do not agree when placing it in comedy or tragedy.
History of Fernando, King of Navarra and three of his knights who decide to go on a spiritual retreat to achieve maximum wisdom.
Labors of Lost Loves is one of the earliest works of William Shakespeare.
Dramatization of the life of John I of England, who began his reign at the end of the 12th century.
First part of a saga followed by Henry IV and Henry V. The story focuses on the life of Rircardo II of England, who ruled from 1377 to 1399.
This work was written around the year 1595.
With the government of Enrique IV, the theatrical work that is divided into two parts.
The former begins with the Battle of Humbleton Hilla and ends with the Battle of Shrewsbury in mid-1403.
The second part begins again in 1403 until reaching the battle of Azincourt.
Last part of the theatralogy that began with Ricardo II. In it, Henry V's attempt to conquer France is reflected..
Work that begins with the burial of Enrique V. The first part focuses on the French conflict and the origin of the war of the roses, while the second on the marriage between the marriage of Enrique Vi and Margarita de Anjou.
The third and last part tells us about Enrique's resignation from the succession to the throne and his assassination..
History of the lust for power and usurpation of the throne of Ricardo. Divided into five acts, this play mixes prose and verse.
One of Shakespiere's least acclaimed historical dramas.
The story of Henry VIII and the multiple marital problems that he sustains throughout his life is told, especially with Catalina de Aragón, who ends up being the heroine of the work..
Published without their consent, this work is a set of 54 sonnets written over 20 years.
The themes of these are varied, finding different blocks: dedicated to a young man, a brunette lady, etc ...
Narrative poem dedicated to the Earl of Southampton. It is divided into stanzas of six lines.
The theme is about Venus, who is in love with Adonis and his desire for seduction.
Like Venus and Adonis, this poem written in seven-line stanzas is dedicated to the Earl of Southampton.
As its title indicates, it deals with the rape of Lucrecia by Lucio Tarquino.
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