Series: Arcturus Shakespeare Editions

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun. Written between 1591 and 1595, Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's greatest and most popular plays. Set in Verona, Italy, it has been performed across the world and inspired numerous other artistic works—from music to ballet and film—as well as entertaining countless...

First published in 1609, Shakespeare's Sonnets are considered some of the most beautiful poems in the English language. They include famous lines which evoke joy and tenderness, such as 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day' or 'To me, fair friend, you can never be old', while other lines express deep passion and desire. Whether addressed to the Fair...