| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Tieck, Dorothea, 1799-1841 |
| Title |
Macbeth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Thanks are given to Dlphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London
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| Summary |
"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play revolves around the themes of ambition, power, guilt, and the supernatural, primarily focusing on the character Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman whose desire for power leads him down a dark path of murder and madness. The opening of "Macbeth" introduces the ominous atmosphere with the presence of three witches who foretell Macbeth's rise to power, invoking themes of fate and ambition intertwined with the supernatural. As the play unfolds, we learn of Duncan, the King of Scotland, who is embroiled in battle and praised for his noble qualities. Following the witches' prophecies, Macbeth is honored with the title of Thane of Cawdor, which adds to his conflicted emotions about destiny and ambition. Meanwhile, his companion Banquo is warned that his descendants will be kings, setting up the tension between the two characters. This opening sets the stage for the tragedy that will unfold, exploring the consequences of unchecked ambition and moral decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Regicides -- Drama
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| Subject |
Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6975 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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