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Macbeth: A Readable Version (Readable Shakespeare)
Macbeth A Readable Version - Readable Shakespeare Author:Richard Chember, William Shakespeare READABLE SHAKESPEARE Wherefore art thou Romeo? Who would fardels bear? Why are you called Romeo? Who would bear these burdens? If its what Shakespeare meant, what's to stop us reading burden instead of fardel? Which is easier to understand? Which is more readable? Since we no longer speak the same language as Shakespeare, its time for a... more » more readable version of Shakespeare. This translation of the original plays gives you the same play, with modern words where necessary. The Readable Shakespeare ? smooths the way so you can understand a scene in all its drama, clearly grab the metaphors and enjoy the jokes. ? You don't have to flip to the back to check on a footnote, because the word is right there in front of you. ? You don't stumble on difficult passages, because the way has been smoothed. Instead, you get to appreciate the plays much like the original audiences would have heard them - by understanding every word. It's still original Shakespeare, just readable. Just the way Will would have wanted it. A READABLE MACBETH 'If it's done, it's best done quickly...' Some people have died to take the throne of Scotland. And Macbeth has killed to stop them. On his way back from battle, he is told by those that should know, the throne stands his for the taking. When your motive is cued by supernatural powers, what can stop you? Conscience? The milk of human kindness? Step inside the mind of one of Shakespeare's most promising but ruthless creations, a war hero whose battle is ultimately for his own heart and mind... Now made Readable.« less