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Macbeth (Shakespeare Collection)
 

Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

This collection aims to make the best of Shakespearean theatre accessible to a younger audience. "Macbeth" is the story of one man's ambition - and the murders that will allow his dreams of fame to become a reality. (read review)

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Frabjous Day
  • Rated 5 stars

“Macbeth is the shortest of the Great Tragedies, and there is something in its brevity, in its air of hurtling irresistably toward catastrophe, that adds immeasurably to its greatness. Crime, retribution, the kingdom, the world: in fact the entire universe, in Macbeth, spirals out of control with unstoppable force. On the face of it, all is very simple. A king is murdered; a general usurps a throne; punishment is meted out to him in due time. But this is not a political play. It...”

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amvw
  • Rated 2 stars

“I had much higher expectations for this book. I was told it would be the most thrilling murder/mystery book I would ever read. There were parts of the book I kinda liked and were intriguing, but overall it was boring and it dragged on. I like the idea behind the story, just not how it was executed.”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.956522 stars
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  • Rated 4.372727 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • 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
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