The Tragedy of Macbeth: Commentary

by William Shakespeare

Publishers:

Focus Publishing; R. Pullins

, 2008

Overview

Loosely based on the real King Macbeth of Scotland, The Tragedy of Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest and one of his darkest tragedies. Inspired by the prophecy of witches, Macbeth murders the king of Scotland and seizes the throne. To cover his bloody tracks, Macbeth continues to murder anyone and everyone who gets too close to the truth. In some circles of theater, the play is believed to be cursed, and it’s title isn’t mentioned aloud.

Product Details

• Title: The Tragedy of Macbeth: Commentary
• Author: William Shakespeare
• Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare
• Publishers: Focus Publishing, R. Pullins
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 › Macbeth--Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:TRAGEDYMACBETHCOMM
• Resource Type: Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:47:23Z

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems.