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Macbeth

William ShakespeareAuthor

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The authoritative edition of Macbeth from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.

In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James’s belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft.

In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wife’s ambition? Why does their success turn to ashes?

Like other plays, Macbeth speaks to each generation. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price. Recently, it has been applied to nations that overreach themselves and to modern alienation. The line is blurred between Macbeth’s evil and his opponents’ good, and there are new attitudes toward both witchcraft and gender.

This edition includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
-An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading

Essay by Susan Snyder

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

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ISBN9781439172254

PublisherSimon & Schuster

Publication Date09/08/09

Pages272

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ISBN9781439172254

PublisherSimon & Schuster

Publication Date09/08/09

Pages272

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493 ratings

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domi1012
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domi1012
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2.0
Schullektüre
Ich finde es zwar nicht mehr so schlimm wie früher zum lesen, jedoch werde ich einfach mit der Sprache nicht warm. Klar mir ist bewusst dass es sich hier um ein sehr altes Buch handelt, jedoch gibt es auch alte Bücher welche mich mehr abgeholt haben als dieses hier. Die Geschichte sonst ist in Ordnung.
May 19, 2026
2.0
Schullektüre
Ich finde es zwar nicht mehr so schlimm wie früher zum lesen, jedoch werde ich einfach mit der Sprache nicht warm. Klar mir ist bewusst dass es sich hier um ein sehr altes Buch handelt, jedoch gibt es auch alte Bücher welche mich mehr abgeholt haben als dieses hier. Die Geschichte sonst ist in Ordnung.
May 19, 2026
ecem
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ecem
194 Followers
3.5
Achtung Spoiler
Mein erster Shakespeare! Um in diese Geschichte reinzukommen, hat es lange gedauert. Auch die Sprache war eine andere, sodass das Lesen auch erschwerter war. An manchen Stellen war es verständlicher, sodass man auch mit der Handlung mitkommen konnte und auch Vergnügen verspürte. Das Ende war verwirrend, weil Freunde zu Feinden wurden und manch einer dem Wahnsinn Verfall.
Sep 22, 2024
3.5
Achtung Spoiler
Mein erster Shakespeare! Um in diese Geschichte reinzukommen, hat es lange gedauert. Auch die Sprache war eine andere, sodass das Lesen auch erschwerter war. An manchen Stellen war es verständlicher, sodass man auch mit der Handlung mitkommen konnte und auch Vergnügen verspürte. Das Ende war verwirrend, weil Freunde zu Feinden wurden und manch einer dem Wahnsinn Verfall.
Sep 22, 2024
sofiareads
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sofiareads
88 Followers
4.5
iconic
probably my second favorite Shakespeare of all time (after Hamlet).
May 23, 2026
4.5
iconic
probably my second favorite Shakespeare of all time (after Hamlet).
May 23, 2026

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