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Macbeth Paperback - 2006

by William Shakespeare


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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that delves into the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. The story follows Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, who, driven by his wife's relentless ambition and the prophecies of three witches, succumbs to his own inner darkness. As he ascends to the throne through deceit, Macbeth becomes consumed by guilt and paranoia. The play explores themes of power, guilt, fate, and the corrupting nature of ambition. Through vivid imagery, complex characters, and dramatic soliloquies, Shakespeare masterfully crafts a tale that exposes the psychological turmoil and moral decay that accompany the pursuit of power, leaving the audience with a haunting reflection on the human condition.

Macbeth's precise date remains uncertain, but it is generally considered contemporaneous with other canonical tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. While some suggest an original writing date as early as 1599, it is more likely that the play was composed no earlier than 1603, celebrating King James' ancestors and the Stuart accession to the throne. Scholars believe Macbeth was written in 1606, following the Gunpowder Plot, with references and allusions to the plot and its trials. The play also reflects the political context of James' reign, exploring themes of kingship and rebellion.

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The Sourcebooks Shakespeare Edition of Macbeth features an integrated audio CD with 26 classic performances by different actors throughout the twentieth century, narrated by Sir Derek Jacobi. Detailed essays, commentary and photos accompany our newly edited text of the play with insights from a noted Shakespeare scholar. Hear 14 classic scenes including:
--Orson Welles and Sir Alec Guinness, both as Macbeth
--Harriet Walter and Fiona Shaw, both as Lady Macbeth
--David Tennant as the Porter See images from notable productions:
--Trevor Nunn's 1976 RSC production with Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench
--Roman Polanski's 1971 film
--Michael Kahn's 2004 production at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
--Costume and set renderings from the 1937-38 production at the Old Vic starring Laurence Olivier and Judith Anderson Read essays and commentary with insights from:
--Gregory Doran, Chief Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company on Shakespeare in performance
--Douglas Lanier, editor of Shakespeare and Modern Popular Culture on Macbeth as inspiration for contemporary media
--Text editor William P. Williams, 2003-04 Hinman Fellow at the Folger Shakespeare Library, on productions of Shakespeare throughout history Additional essays dissect a contemporary performance, offer a modern cast's insights into their characters, and uncover the history of Shakespeare's world.

First Edition Identification

The “First Folio” of 1623 remains the primary source for the play and the only early printed text, although some interpolations and additions are suspected. The “First Folio” is indeed the first printing of 36 of Shakespeare’s plays, and it was first published in 1623 by Edward Blount and William and Isaac Jaggard. It is believed there were 750 copies of the First Folio printed in 1623. Only 235 of those are known to survive today, most of them held by The Folger Shakespeare Library.

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  • Title Macbeth
  • Author William Shakespeare
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Edition Unstated
  • Pages 312
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sourcebooks MediaFusion, Naperville, IL
  • Date August 1, 2006
  • ISBN 9781402206887
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