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A Scottish general murders his way to the throne after meeting three witches
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What it is about
Macbeth is a brave Scottish general who is told by three witches that he will become king. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, he kills the king and takes the throne. His guilt and fear drive him to more violence.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a short, powerful classic.
What you will get
An annotated edition helps with the older language.
The Tragedy of Macbeth Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Tragedy · Ambition · Witches
Length
128 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo and Macduff.
Setting
Scotland, in an early medieval setting.
What makes it different
One of Shakespeare’s shortest and most intense tragedies.
Feel
Dark, tense and powerful.
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