| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
Macbeth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
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| Summary |
"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the late 16th to early 17th century. The play centers around the ambitious Scottish general Macbeth, who is driven by prophetic words from witches and his own desire for power, leading him to dark deeds and eventual destruction. It explores themes of ambition, guilt, and the supernatural. The opening of "Macbeth" sets a foreboding tone with the introduction of the three witches, who foretell Macbeth's rise to power as Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. Their cryptic dialogue establishes the play's theme of fate versus free will and hints at the chaos to come. Following this, Macbeth and his companion Banquo encounter the witches, who deliver their prophecies, leaving Macbeth both intrigued and troubled. As the story progresses, the noble Macbeth grapples with his ambition and the moral implications of the witches' words, setting the stage for his eventual tragic downfall. This initial act not only introduces the key characters and supernatural elements but also foreshadows the turmoil that will ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Regicides -- Drama
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| Subject |
Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1533 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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