The Tragedy of Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Genres: Classics; War & Military

Synopsis

Often simply referred to as "Macbeth," this is one of William Shakespeare's most renowned and frequently performed tragedies. Written in the early 17th century, the play chronicles the devastating descent of Macbeth, a Scottish general, into ambition-fueled madness and his eventual downfall. Encouraged by a prophecy from three witches and driven by his wife's ambitions as much as his own, Macbeth commits regicide to become king but finds himself mired in guilt, paranoia, and a relentless spiral of violence. The play delves deeply into themes of ambition, power, fate, guilt, and the supernatural.

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC