Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Title Macbeth
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of ambition, moral corruption, and the supernatural, focusing on the ascent and downfall of its protagonist, Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman influenced by prophecy and his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth. The opening of "Macbeth" introduces a dark and foreboding atmosphere with the appearance of three witches who foreshadow Macbeth's rise to power. As the narrative unfolds, we learn that Duncan, the king of Scotland, is facing rebellion and that Macbeth has just displayed valor on the battlefield. The witches greet Macbeth with prophecies that he will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king, igniting his ambition. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth becomes aware of these prophecies and encourages Macbeth to seize the crown by any means necessary, setting the stage for the tragic events that follow. The mood is tense and filled with ominous predictions, establishing a compelling groundwork for the themes of fate and free will that will permeate the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Regicides -- Drama
Subject Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama
Subject Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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EBook-No. 13868
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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