The Tragedy of Macbeth: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Tragedy of Macbeth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Tragedy of Macbeth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tragedy of Macbeth
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama
- Regicides -- Drama
- Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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