Macbeth thrift, paperback/william shakespeare

Ambition overpowers loyalty in this drama of a Scottish nobles rise to power.

Goaded by his scheming wife, Macbeth realizes too late that ``blood will have blood,`` as each monstrous crime demands the reinforcement of another, sending him further and further down the path to his own destruction.

Shakespeares drama of treason and doom features a fast-paced plot, tumultuous action, and a cast of compelling characters, including a trio of fortune-telling witches.

A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the dramas complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide.

Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of Macbeth s content and context, the guide includes: - Scene-by-scene summaries - Explanations and discussions of the plot - Question-and-answer sections - Shakespeare biography - List of characters and more Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams.

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