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The Tragedy of Macbeth (Paperback)
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The Tragedy of Macbeth (Paperback)
Series: Folger Shakespeare Library
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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. The 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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