Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Title Macbeth
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Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of ambition, power, guilt, and fate through the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general whose desire for power leads him down a dark path of murder and madness, influenced by prophecies and his ruthless wife, Lady Macbeth. The beginning of "Macbeth" introduces us to the ominous presence of the three witches who foretell Macbeth's rise to power. Following this, we see Macbeth and Banquo, his friend, return victorious from battle, where Duncan, the King of Scotland, expresses gratitude and admiration for Macbeth’s bravery. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Duncan’s decision to reward Macbeth with the title of Thane of Cawdor, fulfilling part of the witches' prophecy. Meanwhile, Macbeth is disturbed by the thought of becoming king and is tempted by ambition, while Lady Macbeth receives news of his promotion and begins to plot his ascent to the throne, setting the stage for the tragic events that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Regicides -- Drama
Subject Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama
Subject Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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EBook-No. 16893
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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