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Macbeth

With Introductions, Notes, Glossary, Critical Comments, and Method of Study

One of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish nobleman who becomes consumed by ambition and tyranny after hearing a prophecy that he will become king. This edition features extensive notes on the language, historical context, and philosophical themes of the play, as well as critical essays and suggestions for further study. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.