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William Shakespeare • 1968 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Author: William Shakespeare
First published: 1968
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Genres: Art · Romance · Thriller · Fiction

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This collection brings together a wide breadth of works by William Shakespeare, offering a comprehensive look at his enduring dramatic legacy. By gathering these titles into a single volume, it provides readers with a convenient way to engage with the essential themes and linguistic mastery that continue to define the author's cultural impact.

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The Constellation series of Shakespeare’s plays, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1968, was designed to provide a cohesive and aesthetically refined library edition for the mid-century reader. The volumes were produced to be both portable and durable, reflecting a shift in publishing trends toward high-quality, uniform series that elevated the presentation of classic texts while remaining accessible for academic and personal study.

The design of the collection is noted for its minimalist, elegant typography and restrained binding, which favored clarity and legibility over the ornate flourishes common in earlier Victorian editions. While the series did not feature a single overarching illustrator, the production values—managed by the editorial team at FSG—aimed to balance traditional literary authority with contemporary book design standards. It was well-received by critics and educators for its consistency, becoming a staple in many home libraries throughout the late 1960s and 1970s.

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Constellation (Antony and Cleopatra / As You Like It / Cymbeline / Hamlet / Julius Caesar / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Henry IV. Part 2 / King Henry V / King John / King Lear / King Richard II / King Richard III / Macbeth / Measure for Measure / Merchant of Venice / Midsummer Night's Dream / Othello / Romeo and Juliet / Taming of the Shrew / Tempest / Timon of Athens / Troilus and Cressida / Twelfth Night / Two Gentlemen of Verona / Winter's Tale) is a book in the Books catalog on collecto.rs. William Shakespeare • 1968 • Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Catalog data is sourced from Open Library. No public books collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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