Macbeth (The Pelican Shakespeare)
de Shakespeare, William
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- ISBN 10
- 0140714782
- ISBN 13
- 9780140714784
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that delves into the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. The story follows Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, who, driven by his wife's relentless ambition and the prophecies of three witches, succumbs to his own inner darkness. As he ascends to the throne through deceit, Macbeth becomes consumed by guilt and paranoia. The play explores themes of power, guilt, fate, and the corrupting nature of ambition. Through vivid imagery, complex characters, and dramatic soliloquies, Shakespeare masterfully crafts a tale that exposes the psychological turmoil and moral decay that accompany the pursuit of power, leaving the audience with a haunting reflection on the human condition. Macbeth's precise date remains uncertain, but it is generally considered contemporaneous with other canonical tragedies such as Hamlet , Othello , and King Lear . While some suggest an original writing date as early as 1599, it is more likely that the play was composed no earlier than 1603, celebrating King James' ancestors and the Stuart accession to the throne. Scholars believe Macbeth was written in 1606, following the Gunpowder Plot, with references and allusions to the plot and its trials. The play also reflects the political context of James' reign, exploring themes of kingship and rebellion.
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- Librería
- Off The Shelf LLC (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 4WILKM00J4L0
- Título
- Macbeth (The Pelican Shakespeare)
- Autor
- Shakespeare, William
- Estado del libro
- UsedGood
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa blanda
- ISBN 10
- 0140714782
- ISBN 13
- 9780140714784
- Editorial
- Penguin Classics
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Primera fecha de publicación de esta edición
- 2000-02-01
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