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Macbeth - (Shakespeare, Signet Classic) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)

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  • A man's thirst for power ends in tragedy in this Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's most powerful works.
  • About the Author: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language.
  • 288 Pages
  • Drama, Shakespeare
  • Series Name: Shakespeare, Signet Classic

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About the Book



Unique features include an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of Signet Classic Shakespeare series, plus a special introduction to the play by the editor Sylvan Barnet, Tufts University. It also contains comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of "Macbeth, " then and now.



Book Synopsis



A man's thirst for power ends in tragedy in this Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's most powerful works.

When a trio of witches foretell that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, the brave general is consumed by ambition. Encouraged by his wife to seize the throne, their quest for power leads down a blood-strewn path that ends in madness and death in this play that explores the consequences of guilt and corruption.

This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet
- Selections from Raphael Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, the source from which Shakespeare derived Macbeth
- Dramatic criticism from A. C. Bradley, Elmer Edgar Stoll, Mary McCarthy, and others
- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Macbeth
- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
- Recommended readings



About the Author



William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.0 Inches (H) x 4.36 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Shakespeare
Series Title: Shakespeare, Signet Classic
Publisher: Signet Book
Format: Paperback
Author: William Shakespeare
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 1998
TCIN: 53742512
UPC: 9780451526779
Item Number (DPCI): 248-00-8578
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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