Macbeth Mass market paperbound - 1963
by William Shakespeare; Sylvan Barnet (Editor)
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that delves into the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. The story follows Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, who, driven by his wife's relentless ambition and the prophecies of three witches, succumbs to his own inner darkness. As he ascends to the throne through deceit, Macbeth becomes consumed by guilt and paranoia. The play explores themes of power, guilt, fate, and the corrupting nature of ambition. Through vivid imagery, complex characters, and dramatic soliloquies, Shakespeare masterfully crafts a tale that exposes the psychological turmoil and moral decay that accompany the pursuit of power, leaving the audience with a haunting reflection on the human condition.
Macbeth's precise date remains uncertain, but it is generally considered contemporaneous with other canonical tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. While some suggest an original writing date as early as 1599, it is more likely that the play was composed no earlier than 1603, celebrating King James' ancestors and the Stuart accession to the throne. Scholars believe Macbeth was written in 1606, following the Gunpowder Plot, with references and allusions to the plot and its trials. The play also reflects the political context of James' reign, exploring themes of kingship and rebellion.First line
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- Title Macbeth
- Author William Shakespeare; Sylvan Barnet (Editor)
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition Revised
- Pages 267
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Signet Classics, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date May 1, 1963
- ISBN 9780451521354 / 0451521358
- Weight 0.32 lbs (0.15 kg)
- Dewey Decimal Code 822.33
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