MACBETH Author:William Shakespeare Shakespeare's dark portrait of ambition begins when three prophesying witches conspire to meet with Macbeth. Obliging his fate, he indeed encounters these "Weird Sisters," who mysteriously refer to him by the title Thane of Cawdor, and moreover, as the future king. Macbeth's companion Banquo is told that his descendants will inherit the throne. ... more »Macbeth and Banquo are dumbstruck when two noblemen of Scotland arrive announcing Macbeth's new title; with confirmation of the prophesy, the seeds of ambition are planted.« less
This is a good book for those interested in Macbeth or Shakespear. Gives good excercies, is clear and clean and organized, and asks proper questions for learners to consider.
This is a clasic work that will leave you wondering, who is the tale's true villian? Is this just a tale of the dangers of false assumptions? Or, if you choose a Freudian reading, is this a tale about role reversal between men and woemen? No matter which, this play will make the time you spend looking at it more than worth while.