Macbeth
Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a renowned play published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – KDP Print US on July 19, 2018. This edition features a glossy cover finish and spans 150 pages, presenting Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, which is believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606. The play is frequently performed and has seen numerous adaptations across various media, exploring themes of ambition and betrayal.
In this edition, readers will encounter the dramatic narrative that illustrates the perils associated with the desire for power and the consequences of treachery. Drawing loosely from historical accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland, the play is often regarded as archetypal in its exploration of human ambition. Additionally, it is surrounded by various superstitions, leading many actors to refer to it as “The Scottish play” instead of its title. This edition provides an accessible format for both new readers and those familiar with Shakespeare’s work.
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Macbeth (+Biography and Bibliography) (Glossy Cover Finish): Macbeth is among the best-known of William Shakespeare’s plays, and is his shortest tragedy, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606. It is frequently performed at both amateur and professional levels, and has been adapted for opera, film, books, stage and screen. Often regarded as archetypal, the play tells of the dangers of the lust for power and the betrayal of friends. For the plot Shakespeare drew loosely on the historical account of King Macbeth of Scotland by Raphael Holinshed and that by the Scottish philosopher Hector Boece. There are many superstitions centred on the belief the play is somehow “cursed”, and many actors will not mention the name of the play aloud, referring to it instead as “The Scottish play”.
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