Synopsis Presents the play with an introductory essay putting the play into its historical context and discussing its themes; a note on Elizabethan theater; and concluding commentary and study questions.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1999-04-05 | | Series: | Bedford Shakespeare Series | | Editor: | William C. Carroll | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 394 pages | | Height: | 8.8 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 15.2 oz |
Publisher's Note 'Macbeth' is a tragedy, one of eleven that Shakespeare wrote. Like other tragedies, this one centers on a prominent person who after a significant struggle, suffers defeat. In this defeat the person achieves heroic stature. 'Macbeth' has been a favorite of readers, theatre-goers, and actors for almost four hundred years and is considered one of the best of Shakespeare's plays.
Industry Reviews "...a most excellent play for variety." Book Text - Samuel Pepys (12/27/1666)
"To the Duke's house, and saw 'Macbeth,' which, though I saw it lately, yet appears a most excellent play in all respects, but especially in divertissement, though it be a deep tragedy; which is a strange perfection in a tragedy, it being most proper here, and suitable." Book Text - Samuel Pepys (01/07/1667)
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