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Macbeth (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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The bestselling, authoritative Folger Shakespeare Library edition of Macbeth, featuring Shakespeare's complete original text, expert annotations, scene-by- scene summaries, and trusted scholarship for students, teachers, and general readers. For more than seventy years, the Folger Shakespeare Library editions have been the standard classroom and reading editions of Shakespeare's plays. Used in high schools, colleges, universities, and theaters around the world, each volume combines the complete original text with expert editorial guidance that makes Shakespeare's language more accessible while preserving every nuance of the play. One of Shakespeare's most powerful tragedies, Macbeth tells the story of a celebrated Scottish general whose encounter with three mysterious witches sets him on a path of ambition, murder, and tyranny. Haunted by prophecy and driven by his own desires, and those of Lady Macbeth, he sacrifices honor, friendship, and ultimately his humanity in pursuit of power. Exploring ambition, fate, guilt, conscience, and corruption, Macbeth remains one of Shakespeare's most frequently studied, performed, and discussed plays. Whether you're reading Macbeth for school, teaching it in the classroom, preparing for AP English Literature, studying Shakespeare in college, performing the play, or simply returning to one of the greatest works of English literature, this edition provides the context and guidance to help you read Shakespeare with confidence. This Folger Shakespeare Library edition includes: -Shakespeare's complete original text, carefully edited from the best early printed version of the play -Clear explanatory notes conveniently placed on facing pages -Scene-by-scene plot summaries for quick review and study -An introduction to Shakespeare's language and dramatic style -A guide to the play's most famous speeches, quotations, and memorable lines -A scholarly introduction exploring the play's historical background, themes, characters, and enduring significance -An essay by acclaimed Shakespeare scholar Susan Snyder -Illustrations and images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's world-renowned collections -An annotated guide for further reading and study Originally written during the reign of King James I, Macbeth reflects early 17th-century concerns about kingship, political power, treason, prophecy, and witchcraft. Yet its exploration of moral responsibility, ambition, violence, and the consequences of unchecked power continues to resonate with readers and audiences around the world, making it one of Shakespeare's most enduring and widely taught works. The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works and one of the world's leading centers for Shakespeare scholarship, performance, and education. Every Folger Shakespeare Library edition combines authoritative scholarship with practical classroom support, making it an ideal choice for students, educators, actors, book clubs, and anyone seeking an accessible, reliable edition of Shakespeare's original plays. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2003


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743477103


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.8 x 6.75 inches


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    • Let not light see my black and deep desires
Format: Mass Market Paperback
In the theater, people apparently don't call Shakespeare's "Macbeth" by its actual name -- it's usually called "MacB" or "The Scottish Play." The dark superstitions that hover around this play really show its power: it's a harrowing portrait of a weak man who spirals into a personal hell of ambition, murder and madness. Shortly after a victory in battle, Macbeth and his friend Banquo are traveling home across a heath when they encounter three witches -- who greet him with "All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter!" When MacBeth is made Thane of Cawdor, he naturally begins to think that being king might be next in line. And when King Duncan visits his castle, Lady MacBeth goads her husband into murdering the king and framing a couple of innocent servants for the deed. As the witches predicted, MacBeth becomes king of Scotland. But the witches also prophesied that Banquo would be the father of kings, so MacBeth starts tying off loose ends by hiring assassins to kill Banquo and his young son, as well as a wily thane named MacDuff and all of his family. But though MacBeth believes himself to be safe from everyone, his fear begins to grow as madness and guilt torment him and his wife... One of the most fascinating things about "Macbeth" is how evil it is -- mass murder, insanity, bloody ghosts, a trio of manipulative witches pulling MacBeth's strings, and a nice if weak man who becomes a raving murderous paranoiac. Shakespeare starts the story on a dark note, and it gets darker and bloodier as the story winds on to its bleak climax. In fact, the entire story is a two-part spiral -- things get tighter and more intense, even as MacBeth and Lady M. get crazier and more violent. Shakespeare litters the story with brutally intense scenes (Banquo's ghost crashing the dinner, Lady M. trying to scrub her hands clean) and powerful dialogue ("Shake off this downy sleep, death's counterfeit,/And look on death itself! up, up, and see/The great doom's image!"). The one flaw: Shakespeare's handling of the "no man born of woman" prediction is a bit lame. I mean, didn't that count as "born" back in Elizabethan times too? Honestly, MacBeth is both a fascinating and repulsive character. He starts off as a nice ordinary thane with no particular ambition, but his weakness and his wife drive him to some pretty horrible acts. Before long, he's become somebody you desperately want to see diced into little pieces. And Lady Macbeth is little better, although there's a slight disparity between her ruthless ambition and her later insanity. "MacBeth" is a story filled with stormy darkness and all-consuming fire -- a powerful depiction of evil and how easily we can be seduced. Just don't say its name in the theater. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2011 by E. A. Solinas
    • Good quality
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Very good book and would recommend very good quality
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by M Nightingale
    • Durable, easy to store
Format: Mass Market Paperback
This isn't about the contents of this book. Plenty of other places you can get that info. This review is about this version/printing. Good student version. Uncoated paper for pages, decent font size, lightweight binding. It'll last the semester. You won't wince at the price if you need to recycle at the end of school year. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026 by Pirate Radio
    • Sad
Format: Mass Market Paperback
This one is sad
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by Sarah Holtz
    • Must have for beginners
Format: Mass Market Paperback
IMO indispensable for new readers. The format is the text on one page, and selected words and translations opposite, with expanded notes found at the back of the book for further reading and context. Folger is reliable as always, although supposedly Arden is good as well, but I believe the format used there is text on every page with footnotes and translations found at the foot of the page, in contrast with the format here. Just an aside, the size of the book is a bit compact so make sure you’re okay with the dimensions listed. Whatever edition one chooses, I believe there is no substitute for the written text when it comes to Shakespeare, as electronic versions often suffer from formatting problems and are just more difficult to use, especially when it comes to looking up references and definitions. I think Folger is the right place to start. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020 by LOTR
    • Entrega en tiempo y forma, producto de excelente calidad.
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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Muy buena calidad, llego a tiempl, buen servicio.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026 by Luz Rojas
    • I LOVE this edition!
Format: Mass Market Paperback
This is my very favorite play written by the Bard. I say this having read most of Shakespeare's major plays, with the notable exceptions of King Lear and A Midsummer Night's Dream, but Macbeth outshines his others. Even Hamlet didn't carry the psychological nuances that this play did, and it reveals Shakespeare's understanding of human nature, and of how power corrupts. I won't say too much in the way of plot--this review is more for the sake of raving the Folger Library Edition--but the most excellent Netflix series "House of Cards" is based on it, if that gives you any hints. This edition was perfect for me. I was reading the play for fun, and the script was well organized and the hints unobtrusive. It was useful having the definitions and explanations on the left page rather than having to look through endnotes or some other such nonsense. It was both cheap and well translated, so I have absolutely no complaints! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015 by Danielle Cozine
    • Excellent Textual Notes
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Shakespeare is difficult because he uses words that we don’t use anymore, and worse, he uses words that we do use in ways that are very different from how those words are used today. The Folger Shakespeare Library provides a set of notes that makes it possible to understand the Bard’s challenging vocabulary. The story of Macbeth is very dark. If your not familiar with it, it is the dreadful story of evil that resides within the good hearted man. The noble man, Macbeth, encounters the temptation of dark prophecy provided to him by witches. Guided by the dark ambition of his wife, Lady Macbeth, the good man becomes increasingly evil as he brings the prophecy about. It’s bleak and dark and wonderful. A truly excellent work of art. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021 by Ethan E. Brown

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