Macbeth

Name: Macbeth
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141396316
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By William Shakespeare

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a gripping tale of ambition and guilt. The story follows the rise and fall of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman driven to regicide by a prophecy from three mysterious witches and his ambitious wife. As Macbeth ascends to power, his reign becomes marked by paranoia and tyranny, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall.
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You might enjoy this play if you're captivated by tales of ambition, power, and moral conflict. Set in a world of political intrigue, it explores the psychological effects of striving for power and its subsequent downfall. If intense drama, complex characters, and timeless themes of fate and free will appeal to you, this classic tragedy could be a compelling read.

Macbeth

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, and spurred on by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him.

A blood-soaked drama of murder, madness and the uncanny, Macbeth is an anatomy of fear and a bleak portrayal of what some will do to achieve their desires.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror – killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.

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Macbeth is often praised for its intense and riveting portrayal of ambition, power, and madness. Critics highlight the play's ghoulish and beguiling qualities, with its sardonic tone making for a captivating theatrical experience. The production's explosive energy leaves a lasting impact, making it a widely recommended performance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396316

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Carol Rutter
Revised by Carol Rutter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Carol Rutter is a Professor of English And Comparative Literature at Warwick University. George K. Hunter was Professor of English Emeritus at Yale University.

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