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Macbeth

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 (Book - - 1993)
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Macbeth


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Dover Pubns
A Scottish nobleman murders the king in order to succeed to the throne. Tortured by his conscience and fearful of discovery, he becomes tangled in a web of treachery and deceit that ultimately spells his doom. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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Dover Pubns
A Scottish nobleman murders the king in order to succeed to the throne. Tortured by his conscience and fearful of discovery, he becomes tangled in a web of treachery and deceit that ultimately spells his doom. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Dark and bloody drama of ambition, guilt, and revenge centers on an ambitious Scottish nobleman who murders the king in order to succeed to the throne. Tortured by his conscience and fearful of discovery, he becomes fatally enmeshed in a web of treachery and deceit that spells his doom. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.


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Alternate Title: Macbeth
Imprint: New York - Dover Publications
Pages: 82
ISBN: 0486278026
Language: English
Statement of responsibility: William Shakespeare
Characteristics: ix, 82 p. ;,21 cm.
Author (Original Script): Shakespeare, William
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Jan 12, 2013
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  • Saralovebaig rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

Most people have at some point heard that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Just how far will someone go to obtain power, and will they still be able to live with themselves once they have achieved it? This is clearly evident in one of the most highly anticipated play of all times, Macbeth. Macbeth, the name of a corrupt king provides the reader with a stark harsh reality of ultra-ego and wrong intentions leading a complete demise. Macbeth, written in 1606, is one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known plays. It follows the Scottish nobleman Macbeth’s descent into madness and murder after he and his wife commit regicide to take control of the throne and fulfil their own ambitions. The story line, characters and plot of Macbeth are so intriguing, that a person cannot finish stop until they finish. Macbeth contains many versatile ideas, therefore can appeal to a larger audience. From the three mysterious witches, to the clever schemes of Lady Macbeth and the noble honesty of King Duncan. A reader can relate to the pool of moral ideas, in one way or another. Macbeth is a timeless tale of political intrigue interspersed with witches and battle scenes to entertain all of us who like our stories with a dash of adventure. Macbeth is a satire drama , that tell the fact that anybody who spill blood or collaborate in the process will never see good at the end of his or her time, they will leave as reckless people , people with no rest of mind , some will lose their brain , some will keep seeing bizarre thing that will be disturbing their life until the time come to go . The story of Macbeth is about ambition at its excess, believe in false myth. Which can ultimately reflect moral and dramatic trends of today.

Jul 02, 2012
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  • sarabaig rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

PERHAPS SHAKESPERE'S BEST PLAY!

Jun 10, 2012
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  • Smilepuppies rated this: 1.5 stars out of 5.

not one of shakespeare's greatest. was disturbingly violent in many ways.

Jun 02, 2012
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  • Cai_Baby rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

A great play made easy. It is one of my favorites because of how the plot line went. The witches were amazing as well. It is one of Shakespeare's better works.

Sep 26, 2011
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  • varaidzo89 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

even though this is a tragic play filled with superstition & death, it is by far one of Shakespeare's best works

Sep 26, 2011
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  • zaire189 rated this: 3.5 stars out of 5.

A great classic. What I like about this play was the amazing portrayal of its message. It truly shows how greed, lust for power and ambition combined can be destructive to a person. Though it is a tragedy, the involvement of the witches and the funny porter scene gave readers a break from all the chaos that's been happening. Shakespeare's Macbeth is worth reading.

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Jun 13, 2012
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Bluebird1298 thinks this title is suitable for 14 years and over

Sep 26, 2011
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Sep 26, 2011
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  • varaidzo89 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

Violence: This title contains Violence.

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Sep 26, 2011
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  • varaidzo89 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence. --Banquo, Act I, scene iii

Jun 13, 2008
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  • ladytigressa rated this: 3.5 stars out of 5.

Nought's had, all's spent, Where our desire is got without content.

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