First Folio by William Shakespeare
This collection is a compilation of 36 plays by a renowned English playwright, published seven years after his death. It includes comedies, histories, and tragedies, some of which had never been published before. Notable works in the compilation include "Macbeth," "Julius Caesar," "Twelfth Night," "The Tempest," and "As You Like It." The collection is considered one of the most influential books ever published in the English language, as it preserved many of the playwright's works that might have otherwise been lost.
The 127th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1930
Since this book was first published in 1623, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1930.0.
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