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"I'm fascinated by your approach to the play and its language. I find them gripping, dramatic and, although for me the original Shakespeare is always my reason for turning to these plays, I think that what you are doing in illuminating and making perhaps more lucid, especially for young people, is clever and meaningful." Patrick Stewart, Actor
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The complete play translated into plain English. It's 11th century Scotland. Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is one of King Duncan's greatest war captains. Upon returning from a battle with the rebellious Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three witches, who prophecy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then King. They also prophecy that Banquo will become the father of kings. When Lady Macbeth hears this, she is determined to push her husband to take fate into his own hands and make himself king by murdering Duncan. Macbeth is reluctant to harm Duncan. But, when the King makes arrangements to visit Macbeth's castle, the opportunity presents itself. Pressed on by his wife, Macbeth kills Duncan and blames the King's drunken attendants, who he also kills. However, Macbeth is racked with guilt and begins to see apparitions. When the body is discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain, the King's sons, are suspicious of Macbeth and flee for their lives. To everyone else, it looks as if the sons have been the chief conspirators and Macbeth is crowned King of Scotland. Banquo's suspicions grow, based on his encounter with the witches and Macbeth is wary of the second prophecy concerning Banquo's offspring. Macbeth hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. Banquo is murdered that night, but Fleance escapes. The bloody ghost of Banquo appears to Macbeth at a feast, tormenting his already guilty conscience. In addition, Macduff, once a comrade of Macbeth, has fled after the King's sons to England, as he also suspects Macbeth. In revenge, Macbeth butchers Macduff's entire household. Macduff and the King's sons raise an army in England and march against Macbeth, who is given another prophecy by the witches, as he prepares for the assault. They tell him his throne is safe until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane and he will not die by the hand of any man born of a woman. Macbeth now feels invincible. Lady Macbeth, on the other hand, has been slowly driven mad by her dreams, in the wake of Duncan's murder. She sleepwalks and eventually kills herself. Macbeth learns that many of his lords are deserting and joining Malcolm's army, which approaches Dunsinane under cover of boughs, which they've cut from the trees of Birnam Wood. Macbeth and Macduff eventually meet on the bloody battlefield. Macbeth laughs derisively, relating the witches' prophecy. But Macduff retorts that he was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd and not (technically) of woman born. The play ends with the death of Macbeth and Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I am a teacher of 9 to 11 year olds, and I love to introduce them to Shakespeare's work. This year, we have been looking at the story of Macbeth. We have watched the animated taleShakespeare: The Animated Tales, Act 1 (The Taming Of The Shrew & Macbeth) [DVD] and the Shakespeare 4 Kidz version. We have written letters and diariy entries, and we have been creating our own, abridged comic strip version of the story. This book has flown around the classroom, proving to be a great way to show the story to them. They are hooked!
My only complaint is in the quality of the binding. Already, our copies have needed cellotaping up, as the spines are breaking. What a shame!
My only complaint is in the quality of the binding. Already, our copies have needed cellotaping up, as the spines are breaking. What a shame!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was my first real attempt to absorb Shakespeare's work at the age of 50.
The book is laid out with fantastic illustrations and the text is simplified to the extreme making it easy to follow the plot. Don't be put off by the comic like presentation as this only compliments an enjoyable read with a better appreciation of the play.
These range of books are a perfect way to discover and understand Shakespeare's plays. I am pleased to have uncovered this treasure and feel compelled to read more in the range.
The book is laid out with fantastic illustrations and the text is simplified to the extreme making it easy to follow the plot. Don't be put off by the comic like presentation as this only compliments an enjoyable read with a better appreciation of the play.
These range of books are a perfect way to discover and understand Shakespeare's plays. I am pleased to have uncovered this treasure and feel compelled to read more in the range.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this for my grandson and am sure he will be excited to receive it.
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