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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Burya

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1789English
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About This Book

When William Shakespeare published Burya in 1789, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of literary fiction. A celebrated work of literary fiction, Burya by William Shakespeare (1789) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1789
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1789, William Shakespeare's Burya is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Burya for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. William Shakespeare's role in the literature of United Kingdom is well established. Burya can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Publishers Weekly
notable · national
178935
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About the Author
William Shakespeare
United Kingdom
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William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.

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Who wrote Burya?

Burya was written by William Shakespeare, first published in 1789. William Shakespeare is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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Burya was first published in 1789. It has since become a well-regarded work in the literary fiction genre, read by audiences around the world.

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Burya is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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