{"product_id":"c1968-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare-classic-literature-heron-books-4-volumes","title":"c1968 The Complete Works Of Shakespeare Classic Literature Heron Books 4 Volumes","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   c1968 The Complete Works Of Shakespeare Classic Literature Heron Books 4 Volumes\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n      4 Volume Collection Of The Complete Works Of Shakespeare. Includes The Following Titles:\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n        The Comedies\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Histories\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n        The Tragedies\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n       \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n        The Tragedies And The Poems\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003c\/ul\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      By William Shakespeare\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      Published by Heron Books: London c1968 - Printed In England\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \"This finely bound four-volume Heron Books edition of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, published in London circa 1968, presents the Bard's enduring literary legacy in an elegant and cohesive format. Handsomely produced in rich red bindings with ornate gilt decoration, the set is divided into The Comedies, Histories, The Tragedies, and The Tragedies and The Poems, offering a comprehensive and thoughtfully arranged collection of Shakespeare's dramatic and poetic works. The edition reflects Heron Books' mid-20th-century commitment to combining classic literature with decorative craftsmanship suitable for both reading and display.\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Shakespeare's works remain foundational to English literature, encompassing a remarkable range of human experience and emotion. The comedies delight with wit, romance, and mistaken identities, while the histories explore power, leadership, and national identity through vividly drawn portraits of English monarchs. The tragedies—among them Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, and Othello—probe the depths of ambition, betrayal, love, and fate, revealing the complexities of the human condition with unmatched dramatic intensity. The inclusion of the poems further enriches the collection, showcasing Shakespeare's lyrical mastery and enduring influence on poetic tradition.\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     This attractive Heron Books set offers both literary substance and visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any library. Its uniform presentation and classical design lend it a strong decorative presence, while the breadth of content ensures lasting relevance for readers and collectors alike. A timeless collection of one of the greatest writers in the English language, it will appeal to admirers of classic literature, collectors of finely bound editions, and those seeking a complete and accessible Shakespearean library.\"\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     Light wear and fading to covers. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      Size 18.5cm x 11.5cm x 2.5cm (x 4 volumes)\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46320098672779,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/d51ca064-4ccc-463e-be71-fc2f0fb09142.jpg?v=1774753715","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1968-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare-classic-literature-heron-books-4-volumes","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}