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Macbeth - William Shakespeare

Macbeth was probably written between 1606 and 1607. The play is the last of the great tragedies by William Shakespeare. Macbeth depicts the Scottish tragedy, as Macbeth rises to power--filled with murder and other evil.
Macbeth
Macbeth is one of the most much-studied of William Shakespeare's tragic plays and yet, despite its constant place in the school classroom, it still holds a power to harrow its audience. Based on the story of a historial warrior Scot--both his assasination of the king and ascension to the throne--it manages to balance both its supernatural elements with an extended and precise psychological study. Read more about the play, from James Topham.
Macbeth Quotes
Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's great tragedies. There's murder, battles, supernatural portents, and all the other elements of a well-worked drama. Here are a few quotes from Macbeth.
Teaching Macbeth
How do you teach Macbeth? Take a look a this article, by Steven Pascal-Joiner.

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