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Macbeth
by Shakespeare, William
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good -/No Jacket
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About This Item
Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1946. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good -/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dali, Salvador. 125pp.; HB blk.w/yellow&red-design cover; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; 6" of spine detached in pieces w/1"chip; hinges cracked; clean,tight pgs. 13 full-page b/w Dali illustrations.
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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On May 8 2017, a reader said:
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Details
- Bookseller
- Xochis Bookstore and Gallery
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 051346
- Title
- Macbeth
- Author
- Shakespeare, William
- Illustrator
- Dali, Salvador
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good -
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- Garden City, NY
- Date Published
- 1946
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Shakespeare; Dali; Macbeth
- Bookseller catalogs
- Stan;
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