Macbeth by William Shakespeare
A man's thirst for power ends in tragedy in this Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's most powerful works.When a trio of witches foretell that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, the brave general is consumed by ambition. Encouraged by his wife to seize the throne, their quest for power leads down a blood-strewn path that ends in madness and death in this play that explores the consequences of guilt and corruption.
This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes-
. An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
.A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet
. Selections from Raphael Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, the source from which Shakespeare derived Macbeth
. Dramatic criticism fromA. C. Bradley, Elmer Edgar Stoll, Mary McCarthy, and others
. A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Macbeth
. Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
. Recommended readings
At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, Peter Holland is the McMeel Family Professor of Shakespeare Studies. He was President of the Shakespeare Association of America (2007-8) and Director of the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon (1997-2002).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780451526779 |
| ISBN 10 | 0451526775 |
| Title | Macbeth |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Series | Shakespeare Signet Classic Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Signet |
| Year published | 1998-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |