This volume serves as a perpetual calendar and reference guide, organizing the works of William Shakespeare into a daily format for personal record-keeping. The book functions as a commemorative tool, pairing specific dates with curated excerpts from Shakespearean plays and sonnets. It provides a structured space for users to record birthdays and significant anniversaries alongside the literary contributions of the playwright.

This work represents a classic example of the late 19th-century gift book genre, designed for both utility and literary appreciation. Its structure suggests a focus on accessibility for the casual reader rather than a scholarly analysis of the text.