Macbeth (Annotated)
Macbeth (Annotated) by William Shakespeare is a notable edition of one of Shakespeare’s most recognized works. Independently published on October 25, 2017, this edition spans 133 pages and is presented in English. The play, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606, is known for its exploration of ambition and the consequences of power, making it a significant piece in the canon of classic literature.
In this edition, readers will encounter the themes of betrayal and ambition that permeate the narrative, which is loosely based on historical accounts of King Macbeth of Scotland. The play’s reputation has led to various adaptations across multiple mediums, including opera, film, and stage productions. Additionally, the work is often surrounded by superstitions, with many actors referring to it as “The Scottish play” due to the belief that it is cursed. This annotated version aims to enhance the reader’s understanding of the text and its historical context.
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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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