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  2. Macbeth - Wikipedia

    • The Tragedy of Macbeth, often shortened to Macbeth , is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, estimated to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the physically violent and damaging psychological effects of political ambitions and power. It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book, and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy. Scholars … See more

    Originally publishedJanuary 1, 1623
    GenreClassics · Plays · Fiction · School · Read For School · Literature · Theatre · Poetry · High School · Historical Fiction
    Characters

    Duncan – king of Scotland
    Malcolm – Duncan's elder son
    Donalbain – Duncan's younger son
    Macbeth – a general in the army of King Duncan; originally Thane of Glamis, then Thane of Cawdor, and later king of Sco… See more

    Plot

    Amid thunder and lightning, three witches decide that their next meeting will be with Macbeth, the Thane (Lord) of Glamis. In the following scene, soldiers report to King Duncan of Scotland that his generals Banquo an… See more

     
  1. Macbeth - Entire Play - Folger Shakespeare Library

    Jul 31, 2015 · Macbeth, set primarily in Scotland, mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. Three “Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of …

  2. Macbeth | Summary, Characters, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 13, 2024 · Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his …

  3. Macbeth: Study Guide - SparkNotes

  4. Macbeth Translation | Shakescleare, by LitCharts

    Macbeth, known as Shakespeare's “Scottish Play," weaves a tale of murder, treachery, and madness, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill King Duncan after Macbeth hears the witches’ prophecy about his impending kingship.

  5. Macbeth: Full Play Summary - SparkNotes

  6. Macbeth by William Shakespeare Plot Summary - LitCharts

  7. Macbeth (complete text) :|: Open Source Shakespeare

  8. Macbeth Study Guide | Literature Guide - LitCharts

    The best study guide to Macbeth on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you need.