The Tragedy of Macbeth

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

About this book

"The Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy first performed in 1606. A Scottish general receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Consumed by ambition and urged on by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. Guilt and paranoia drive him to commit more murders, transforming him into a tyrannical ruler. The play explores the violent psychological effects of unchecked political ambition and the descent into madness that follows.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth The First Folio, 1623

Author
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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