Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Macbeth
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1533
Summary "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early 17th century, characterized by its exploration of ambition, power, guilt, and the supernatural. The narrative follows the titular character, Macbeth, a nobleman who, spurred by prophecy and his ambitious wife, embarks on a dark path after seizing the crown of Scotland through murder. The play delves into themes of fate versus free will, the moral consequences of ambition, and the relationship between power and madness. The opening of "Macbeth" introduces us to a dark and foreboding atmosphere, beginning with thunder and lightning. The action opens with three witches, who foreshadow chaos and set the stage for the turmoil to come. They chant cryptic prophecies about Macbeth, predicting his rise to power as the Thane of Cawdor and ultimate king. Following this, the scene shifts to a battlefield where King Duncan learns of Macbeth’s heroic deeds and decides to reward him. However, as Macbeth hears the witches' prophecies and the news of his new title, a sense of turmoil stirs within him. The tension builds as he begins to contemplate the dark implications of his ambitions, setting in motion a tragic chain of events that will unravel throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
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
Category Text
EBook-No. 2264
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 22, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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