The First Folio

The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623, seven years after his death. Compiled by his friends John Heminges and Henry Calthorpe, it contains 36 of his works, including famous plays like "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet." The Folio is significant because it helped preserve Shakespeare’s plays for future generations, ensuring many of them wouldn't have survived otherwise. It’s considered one of the most important books in English literature, offering invaluable insight into his writing and the theater of his time.