The Complete Shakespeare Reader for Windows

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Key Details of The Complete Shakespeare Reader

Read all of Shakespeare's 38 plays on your PC.
Last updated on May 22, 2017
There have been 8 updates
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Developer’s Description

By Dynamic Gate

Read all of Shakespeare's 38 plays on your PC.

The Free Electronic Shakespeare Reader is a downloadable piece of software that you can install on any Windows computer, and instantly have all of Shakespeare's 38 plays at your fingertips. No internet connection required; read plays at your leisure on any computer. An excellent study resource for any English Literature student. Provides in-depth full-text searching to all of Shakespeare's plays.

The Complete Shakespeare Reader for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: June 2, 2009

Latest update: May 22, 2017

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Server
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 2003
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 14,496

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

11 User Votes

Nothing happened - it would not download
Download does nothingMay 14, 2015
Pros
No Pros because it would not download
Cons
waste of my time plus possibly infected my device with a virus - what other reason could you have for offering a download that seemingly does nothing?
Summary
I downloaded the .exe file, then ran it. It asked the usual questions about permission to install files on my device, and agree to terms & conditions. It would up saying I had successfully installed the installer -- WHAAAA...? I don't want to install the installer - I want the installer to install the application. Lather, rinse, repeat. Every time I tried, this is all that happened: the installer kept telling me I had installed the installer. Surreally annoying.
Excellent download
jaspriceDecember 3, 2009
Pros
Clear print, easy to use
Cons
Needs bookmarking
Summary
An excellent resource for all Shakespeareans.
thequeenofcurdsandcreamDecember 2, 2009
Pros
I welcomed the opportunity of locating words or quotations, either within a specific play, or more generally across the range of plays.
Cons
It doesn't include the poetry and I wish the site would specifiy the Shakespeare editions that are used.
Summary
I was offered a download whilst studying for an MA in Shakespeare and found it invaluable for locating quotations when I was unsure exactly from where they originated. Once I'd identified what I was looking for I was able to pick up whichever text I was using and find its exact location, although a mention of which edition was used would have helped to save a little more time. The site could be improved by including the Sonnets and narrative poems. However it functions as the best concordance that I have found online (although this isn't its primary function) and saves a huge amount of time.
Simple, yet fully functional
rdspeerOctober 30, 2009
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
Nothing. It functions as it should
Summary
Good start, a few suggestions below
KeithHPotterAugust 2, 2009
Pros
Quick, pretty comprehensive, free
Cons
Doesn't fit my screen - hard to get at buttons (full screen etc.) In full screen, it would be good to be able to increase text size to take advantage of screen width. Bookmarking would be a benefit.
Summary
This application had an error; I couldn't download it.
YARMOUTHPORTMay 17, 2009
Pros
My inability to download it resulted in extreme disappointment: I had looked forward to being able to read Shakespeare on line.
Cons
There was no where to seek help.
Summary
Please make sure that your product works or at least that there is a help site referenced.
On the right track
rupertberginMay 16, 2009
Pros
Having the bard on hand always.
Cons
Mine cdoes not properly fit the laptop screen even after two downloads. The Sonnets are absent, a missing romance.
Summary
One of the very best ideas yet made for the comouter, with infinite possibilties yet to come, surely.
So top notch and it is FREE!
JDTWINSApril 30, 2009
Pros
So easy to get to. Always on hand. So easy to use and read.
Cons
Why require a response when one has no cons?
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very convenient
nitrogen56April 22, 2009
Pros
very well done
Cons
can't complain
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