Keyword: First Folio

First Folio

The First Folio was the very first printed collection of William Shakespeare’s plays. It had 36 plays.

The First Folio’s original title was Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories & Tragedies.

It was printed in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare had died.

The Folio was prepared by Shakespeare’s friends John Heminge and Henry Condell.