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Macbeth
by Shakespeare, William
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0764120867
- ISBN 13
- 9780764120862
- Seller
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About This Item
Kaplan Publishing. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Synopsis
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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Reviews
On May 8 2017, a reader said:
Me and my step daughter shares a passion for Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It is a beautiful story that reaches to the depth of our souls.. She has hinted for the past 3 years how badly she would love the first addition of this book and all 3 years I have fell short and not able to get it for her. I'm hoping to win the $50 drawing so maybe I might be able to give her the only Christmas gift she's wanted for years.. With that being said good luck to me for her sake..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Better World Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 853407-75
- Title
- Macbeth
- Author
- Shakespeare, William
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0764120867
- ISBN 13
- 9780764120862
- Publisher
- Kaplan Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Hauppauge, New York, U.s.a.
- This edition first published
- 2002-03
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