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One of Shakespeare's greatest, but also bloodiest tragedies, was written around 1605/06. Many have seen the story of Macbeth's murder and usurpation of the legitimate Scottish King Duncan as having obvious connection to contemporary issues regarding King James I (James VI of Scotland), and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. King James was particularly fascinated with witchcraft, so the appearance of the witches chanting "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" at the opening of the play seemed particularly topical, as was Macbeth's betrayal of Banquo, from whom James claimed direct descent.
However, the play is clearly far more than a piece of royal entertainment. It is also a fast-moving and dramatically satisfying piece of theatre. Macbeth's existential struggle between loyalty to his King and his "Vaulting ambition" is fascinating to watch, as his is struggle with Lady Macbeth, and her own terrifying refusal of her maternal role. The play shows an intensification of Shakespeare's interest in mothers and their effect upon ruling masculinity, and also contains some of the most memorable speeches in the entire canon, including Macbeth's reflections that ultimately life "is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, / Signifying nothing". --Jerry Brotton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The perfect introduction to Shakespeare! --Helen Reynolds, teacher
An absolute godsend! --Linda Arthan, teacher --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
An absolute godsend! --Linda Arthan, teacher --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking for a revision book for GCSE that accompanied the play 'MACBETH', I of course found hundreds! I decided to refer back to a previous purchase I made when I was looking for a revision book for the play 'Death of a Salesman'. I then searched for a book on 'Macbeth' by the same company/author and came across 2, this GCSE version and the advanced a-level version. I purchased both and I have never regretted it, I would highly recommend both for different reasons. The GCSE book provides you with everything you need for a basic understanding and the majority of the demands GCSE has. The a-level book provides you with that little extra which if used appropriately will push that little bit more to get a top grade. Between both books almost every issue is clearly explained but if it is not enough the margins contain very useful referenced to films, books and websites to extend your understanding.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my son because he is studying Macbeth at school but after our family went to see the play I ended up reading it myself and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is loads of extra material about the origins of the story, about Shakespeare himself and about the characters and what they symbolise. Throughout the script, the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases are clearly explained. There are also lots of photos from different RSC productions of the play, showing well-known actors and actresses in the leading roles (I really like the one of Ian McKellen and Judi Dench). I certainly felt I understood a lot more about the play after reading this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well laid-out version of the play with excellent notes and extra information about context and history of the time. Very accessible for new learners.
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Overly influence by Game of Thrones
I cannot be alone in thinking this is a racist, sexist play that portrays Scottish women as ruthless murders. Read more
Published 2 months ago by wendy jones
I've seen better.
I never received this product, despite the company allegedly sending two replacement copies. In the end, I asked for my money back as the amount of time that had passed meant I no... Read more
Published 3 months ago by claire37
used copy of play
The condition was worse than i thought. the actual play section had sentences and drawings all over. Read more
Published 4 months ago by leanne
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I was really glad when i received this product through the post!
It has been a great help, being as I am studying this play for my GCSE. Read more
It has been a great help, being as I am studying this play for my GCSE. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jessza
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the book is used but it is in a perfect condition. i am happy with it and i would recommend it to anyone
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Arden Shakespeare "Macbeth"
The Arden Shakespeare is an ideal script, guide and notes for students, young and old, although I would not recommend it to any studying lower than Advanced Level; the Oxford and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by RR Waller
Ok.
Delivered quickly, however no where was the state of the book mentioned. Will be re-buying another copy from somewhere else no way can I put up with it for another year.
Published 8 months ago by Hayley
No Macbeth in this edition, only commentary
Don't beleive the preview, it's of a different edition. This edition contains only commentary for Macbeth, not the play itself. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ilya Grigoriev
Excellent quality and extremely enjoyable
This book was in excellent condition when it arrived. It also arrived earlier than predicted. The book itself is simply amazing and has notes to help you understand what is going... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sikasso46
Ok
The book came exactly on time and I was very pleased about that. The item said that it was in 'good' condition, but when I received it, it had a giant crease in the front of it... Read more
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