William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Contents: Macbeth Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Othello, Moor of Venice Romeo and Juliet King Lear Julius Caesar This limited edition of Shakespeare's Tragedies is published exclusively for subscribers to The Franklin Library collection The 100 Greatest Books of all Time