Overview

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbethalso depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.

This book includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Macbeth, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.


ISBN-13

9780141013695

ISBN-10

0141013699

Weight

0.33 Pounds

Dimensions

4.25 x 0.60 x 7.00 In

List Price

$24.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

256 pages

Publisher

Penguin UK

Published On

2005-04-07



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