Common themes and topics in **"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare"** that can help you draw connections to other books in a library include:
* **Love and romance** are frequent themes in Shakespeare's plays 【1】. For example, "**Romeo and Juliet**" is a signature work that explores this theme 【2】【3】.
* **Power and politics** are also common themes in Shakespeare's works 【4】【5】.
* **Identity** is another recurring topic in Shakespeare's plays 【4】【6】.
* **Revenge** is a theme explored in Shakespeare's works 【4】【5】.
* **Appearance versus reality** is another theme present in Shakespeare's plays 【4】.
* **Fate and free will** are also explored in Shakespeare's works 【4】【5】.
* **Madness and sanity** are additional themes in Shakespeare's plays 【4】【5】.
* **Human nature** is a main focus, including ambition, loyalty, self-interest, corruption, greed, and courage 【7】.