Shakespeare A to Z | Macbeth
One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Macbeth tells the story of a medieval* lord who usurps* the throne of Scotland. Driven by his aggressive wife and his own ambition, Macbeth murders his king to gain the crown. Afterward he is haunted by guilt, anxiety, and ghostly visions. His life spirals downward into a nightmare of violence, and he is eventually killed by those whom he has injured. This seemingly straightforward tale is actually one of surprising power and complexity. So mysterious are the characters and the themes that scholarly criticism and stage productions of the play have...
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