What is the best work of Shakespeare?

Dive into the richness of literary history, where timeless classics butt heads with hidden gems—each selection offering its own unique mix of emotion and intrigue. Which masterpiece will emerge victorious in this battle of artistry and passion?

Hamlet

Tragic play about revenge and madness, written around 1600

1000 pts1/16

Macbeth

Tragedy exploring ambition and guilt, written around 1606

904 pts2/16

Romeo and Juliet

Iconic love story set in Verona, written around 1595

791 pts3/16

The Tempest

Final play exploring themes of forgiveness and magic, written around 1611

779 pts4/16

Henry V

Historical drama about leadership and warfare, written around 1599

779 pts5/16

Richard III

Historical play about ambition and tyranny, written around 1592

690 pts6/16

Much Ado About Nothing

Romantic comedy featuring witty banter, written around 1598

633 pts7/16

As You Like It

Romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, written around 1599

562 pts8/16

Twelfth Night

Comedy of mistaken identities and love, written around 1601

506 pts9/16

Othello

Tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal, written around 1603

361 pts10/16

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Comedy blending love and fantasy, written around 1595

361 pts11/16

Julius Caesar

Historical tragedy about power and betrayal, written around 1599

361 pts12/16

The Merchant of Venice

Drama exploring mercy and justice, written around 1596

361 pts13/16

Antony and Cleopatra

Tragic romance set against political intrigue, written around 1606

361 pts14/16

The Taming of the Shrew

Comedy about marriage and gender roles, written around 1590

211 pts15/16

King Lear

Tragedy about aging and madness, written around 1605

0 pts16/16