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Macbeth (Norton Critical Editions)
 

Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

This edition of "Macbeth" features an introduction to the play, detailed explanatory annotations and textual notes. The background and origins of "Macbeth" are explored and cultural controversies surrounding it are debated. Seventeen essays of critical interpretation are also included. (read review)

Top tags: shakespeare,  classic,  drama,  tragedy,  play (all tags)

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  • John

    john said:

    “I like the play; but I like it so much more performed than I ever could just simply reading it. I still liked reading it just nowhere near as much as I enjoyed seeing it performed, but I guess you could say that for all plays.”

    posted Thursday, September 4 2008
  • faiz h

    faiz h said:

    “Well, that reminds me of my school days. I remember I read it when I was in Class Seven. Its such a great play with a lot of interesting acts, beautifully written by William. He has put all the spices in the world into this play yet its so meaningful and balanced. The character of Lady Macbeth is the most important one which teaches us that ambitions should have limits. les chapeaux d'à M. Shakespeare”

    posted Monday, March 24 2008
  • Orchid of India

    orchid of india said:

    “Shakespeare's classic tragedy play. Unforgettable characters Macbeth the cowardice turned tyrant. Lady Macbeth ambitious, ruthless the most fascinating figure in this play. The witches and their eccentric prophecies. Unique writing style which remains with you a long time. A must read!!”

    posted Thursday, February 7 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Ariane G

    ariane g said:

    “It’s a good Shakespeare’s play but not my favourite.”

    posted Thursday, February 7 2008
  • moneybanks416

    moneybanks416 said:

    “I thought this book was pretty boring all around. I thought the death acts were not done well. Even in the end with the battle I thought was weak.”

    posted Thursday, December 6 2007
  • AYAT S

    ayat s said:

    “Really Macbeth play is one of Shakespear wonders,and really it worth reading.”

    posted Sunday, November 11 2007
  • Giacomo Que

    giacomo que said:

    “Unlike the current cast of transparent vermin in the White House, Shakespeare's power grabbers do their own dirty work and they are far more eloquent when rationalizing their own depravity. So many great characters.”

    posted Friday, October 26 2007 ( | view 1 reply )
  • maho0o0o T

    maho0o0o t said:

    “macbeth is full of milk people kind but his ambitious and his lady which seem throw the play astrong personality made him do a horrible crime (( kill the king )) after that his life take another way he became a king and do a lot of crime to still king but he killed in the end ”

    posted Monday, October 15 2007
  • Averruncus

    averruncus said:

    “absolutely mind blowing play!”

    posted Friday, August 24 2007
  • Averruncus

    averruncus said:

    “absolutely mind blowing play!”

    posted Friday, August 24 2007
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