1. Hamlet
2. King Lear
3. Macbeth
4. Othello
5.Romeo and Juliet
6. A Midsummer Night's Dream
7. The Tempest
8. Twelfth Night
9. As You Like It
10. Much Ado About Nothing
11. The Winter's Tale
12. Henry V
13. Julius Caesar
14. Anthony and Cleopatra
15. Measure for Measure
This list is subjective and some plays could be moved up or down based on personal preferences or critical opinions. Each of these plays are masterpieces of literature and offer diverse exploration of human nature, love, tragedy, comedy, and other universal themes.