This Penguin Classics edition of Macbeth, edited by George Hunter with an introduction by Carol Chillington Rutter, presents one of Shakespeare’s most haunting and psychologically complex tragedies. The play follows the rise and fall of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman whose encounter with three witches and subsequent manipulation by his ambitious wife lead him down a dark path of murder, guilt, and madness. The edition features a modernized yet faithful text, a detailed introduction discussing the play’s themes, historical background, and performance history, as well as scene-by-scene commentary and suggestions for further reading. Designed for both students and general readers, it offers valuable insight into the enduring power of Shakespeare’s dramatic craft.
Page count: 256
Publication year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin Classics (Penguin Books Ltd)
Language: English
Original language: English
Editor: George Hunter
Introduction: Carol Chillington Rutter
Macbeth / William Shakespeare (Penguin Classics, edited by George Hunter, 2015)
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