William Shakespeare
Macbeth (Collins Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008182588
- author:
- William Shakespeare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins (7 April 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 2.2 x 13.2 cm
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1606, is a dark and violent tragedy that explores the consequences of ambition and guilt. After receiving a prophecy from three witches, Macbeth becomes consumed by his desire for power and seizes the throne, leading to a cycle of murder and paranoia.
As Macbeth's grip on power tightens, he and his wife Lady Macbeth are haunted by their dark deeds, descending into madness and ultimately facing their own downfall. This haunting tale of ambition and destruction has inspired countless stage and screen adaptations, cementing its place in the literary canon.
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