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The Tragedy of Macbeth

(Oxford World's Classics)

By William Shakespeare

(534)

| Paperback | 9780192834171

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A play of darkness originally conceived for daylight performance at the Globe, Macbeth is a tour de force of theatrical illusion from the supernatural to mere delusion. In this fully annotated edition, Brooke investigates the great appeal of the play's use of illusion, relating its changing
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare

To be or not to be? That is the question! Shakespeare is pure genius... capturing the thoughts of man and their actions that follow the thoughts! Great detail and translation from Shakespearian language to modern English is precise and helpful. Great version of the play.

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JCW said on Jun 2, 2007 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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Jakir khan said on Dec 7, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | 1 feedback

"When shall we three meet again? In lightning, in thunder or in rain? "
Questa frase e il coup de theatre del bosco varrebbero tutto il dramma.

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alegallo said on Oct 8, 2010 | Add your feedback

' Macbeth '

ACT I, scene VII
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well
It were done quickly: if the assassination
Could trammel up the consequence, and catch
With his surcease success; that but this blow
Might be the be-all and the end-all here,
But here, upon this bank and shoal of time,
We'ld jump t ... (continue)

ACT I, scene VII
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well
It were done quickly: if the assassination
Could trammel up the consequence, and catch
With his surcease success; that but this blow
Might be the be-all and the end-all here,
But here, upon this bank and shoal of time,
We'ld jump the life to come. But in these cases
We still have judgment here; that we but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor: this even-handed justice
Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice
To our own lips. He's here in double trust;
First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed; then, as his host,
Who should against his murderer shut the door,
Not bear the knife myself. Besides, this Duncan
Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been
So clear in his great office, that his virtues
Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against
The deep damnation of his taking-off;
And pity, like a naked new-born babe,
Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed
Upon the sightless couriers of the air,
Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye,
That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself
And falls on the other.

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Federica Coluzzi said on Jun 14, 2010 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

The night is long that never finds the day.
I periodi notturni, tutti li abbiamo vissuti. L'importante è uscirne...

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Agne said on Aug 23, 2009 | Add your feedback

The Shakesperean tragedy I like the most: intense, tightly plotted and really, really engaging. I don't think I need any further words.

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Ais Quin said on Aug 14, 2008 | Add your feedback