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Macbeth

By William Shakespeare
Series: Collins Classics
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a dramatic tale of ambition and guilt. The story follows a Scottish nobleman who, spurred by prophetic witches and the ambitions of his wife, descends into a world of murder and madness in his quest for power. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, the play explores themes of fate, moral corruption, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
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You might enjoy this timeless classic if you appreciate intense drama, complex characters, and a gripping tale of ambition and moral conflict. Its themes of power, guilt, and fate will captivate those fascinated by human psychology and the consequences of unchecked ambition. A masterpiece of dramatic tension and poetic language, it offers a deep exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.

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Macbeth

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.

Fresh from victory on the battlefield, the celebrated general and nobleman Macbeth receives a prophecy from three witches that he will one day become king of Scotland. Driven by his own ambition and that of his power-hungry wife, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne for himself. Forced to commit murder again and again to maintain their grip on power, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth become haunted by guilt and paranoia, falling into a spiral of madness and, eventually, death.

Believed to have been written between 1599 and 1606, Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most violent tragedies, and has inspired countless stage and screen adaptations.

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Macbeth is often lauded for its intense exploration of ambition, power, and guilt, with critics praising Shakespeare's masterful use of language and dramatic tension. Reviews frequently highlight the play's timeless relevance and complex character development, particularly the psychological depth of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The dark themes and supernatural elements continue to captivate audiences, making it a staple in both academic and theatrical settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008182588

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Collins Classics William Shakespeare

About the Author

William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and was an eminent dramatist. His plays are perenially adapted and re-interpreted within different contexts. There is much mystery and a timeless fascination around Shakespeare's as a person and as a writer.

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