Macbeth Author:William Shakespeare Macbeth (full title The Tragedy of Macbeth) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, and is considered one of his darkest and most powerful works. Set in Scotland, the play illustrates the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. The play is believed to have been written bet... more »ween 1599 and 1606, and is most commonly dated 1606. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is the Summer of 1606, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre. It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book. It was most likely written during the reign of James I, who had been James VI of Scotland before he succeeded to the English throne in 1603. James was a patron of Shakespeare's acting company, and of all the plays Shakespeare wrote during James's reign, Macbeth most clearly reflects the playwright's relationship with the sovereign.« less
This is a good book for those interested in Macbeth or Shakespear. Gives good excercies, is clear and clean and organized, and asks proper questions for learners to consider.
This is a clasic work that will leave you wondering, who is the tale's true villian? Is this just a tale of the dangers of false assumptions? Or, if you choose a Freudian reading, is this a tale about role reversal between men and woemen? No matter which, this play will make the time you spend looking at it more than worth while.