complete works

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While abroad, he ordered a copy from London of Sterne’s complete works, so he’d never be without them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

At the Mann House, someone grabbed the complete works of Goethe, as well as Mann’s handwritten papers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Her social landlord Hyde said it was due to complete works before Christmas.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

Campbell responded: “Who could fail to be similarly moved? It is as if the complete works of Shakespeare were written with a quill pen.”

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

I hear a zipper running up, and a moment later the complete works of Shakespeare smash into the wall beside me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen