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Jul 18, 2023kavya12 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It was hard to read this because of the classic writing style Shakespeare has, but it discusses important themes of ambition. The story, after being translated, was interesting, but if you don't like classic novels or Shakespeare's style,…
Jul 11, 2023
The play follows the plight of the three witches and gives Macbeth a prophecy that he will be the king of Scotland. He soon becomes greedy for lust and power, and stabs Duncan, the then king of Scotland. The story progresses as Duncan’s…
Jun 07, 2023blue_dog_41158 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would say this book is one of my favorite books by Shakespeare I've read. The twists are extremely fascinating. The characters were extremely exciting, and the conflict between the different characters make it difficult to tell who to…
Apr 20, 2023Super_Summer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite plays written by Shakespeare that I got to read and discuss in my English class is Macbeth. A brave Scottish general named Macbeth is prophesied by a trio of witches that he will one day become King of Scotland. Macbeth,…
Dec 30, 2022stinkpot rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this is a beautiful edition!
Nov 23, 2022mj_jam rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, is a great story that shows the consequences of human greed and corruption in politics. It is a story about Macbeth, who was a very well-respected army general who ran into a group of witch sisters that…
Feb 04, 2022hautboy rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
"mother, i have died"; only gets a 2.5 for the hautboy
Dec 27, 2021SusyHendrix rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The RSC editions of Shakespeare's plays are nothing less than amazing. You get an introduction to the plays themselves, a history of their productions, interviews with directors and actors who have produced stagings of the play in…
Nov 09, 2021pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Macbeth is one of the greatest play written by the renowned writer, William Shakespeare. It is about how Macbeth, a general in Scotland, prompted by the prophecy of the three witches and encouraged by his wife, killed the King Duncan and…
Nov 03, 2021Anita_Dickey rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I read this book because it was on listopia's 300 books everyone should read once list. I have a very difficult time understanding Shakespeare's plays. I know that are well written and probably would be very interesting to me if i saw them…
Sep 21, 2021FloraWest rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great time to pull out this genuine page turner to get ready for the Joel Coen movie adaptation with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
Jul 13, 2021
Macbeth is a Scottish play that shows how the influences of those around you can effect your actions. After Macbeth gets the idea that he can become the ruler of Scotland due to meeting a few witches, he and his wife become extremely…
Jun 29, 2021PHejazian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Also known as the Scottish Play, Macbeth highlights the detrimental consequences of greed. After hearing a prophecy from 3 witches, Macbeth, alongside Lady Macbeth, is driven to take the throne, and they will do anything and everything to…
Apr 20, 2021PortTriple rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Macbeth is a timeless classic and a stunning book. Written as praise for James I’s ancestors from Scotland, Shakespeare crafts a story full of intrigue and betrayal. We are first introduced to Macbeth as a valiant soldier, a loyal guard…
Apr 14, 2021monicajain12 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Macbeth is a short, bloody play. It’s a tragedy by William Shakespeare that has become one of his most famous works. It follows Macbeth, a Scottish lord, as he steps over friends and foes alike to ascend the ranks and gain power. Macbeth…
Apr 01, 2021r__shei rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked the lesson in this story, which is that corruption comes with consequences. Macbeth got into power the wrong way, and he faced the consequences that made him completely miserable in his new position of power. I found Lady Macbeth’s…
Mar 31, 2021kyang_91 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another classical tragedy by Shakespeare, this play focuses on a man named Macbeth, who is told by three mysterious witches that he shall be King of Scotland. After telling his wife about this matter, they plan with artifice to achieve…
Mar 30, 2021sjpl_jtlee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare, featuring themes relating to greed and its consequences. Since its first appearance in the 17th century, the play has received attention and praise from around the world, and is now often…
Feb 21, 2021alexqise rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Macbeth is a thane of Scotland who has just won a war against Norway. He and his friend Banquo mysteriously see three witches who look the complete opposite of humans. They give three prophecies: Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor,…
Feb 06, 2021ChinesaR_KCMO rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful study of madness, magic, and ambition gone awry.
Jan 29, 2021WardenScythe rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall, this was surprisingly good book! To be honest, I'm not a big fan of most Shakespeare's pieces, due to the fact that they are hard to understand or generally have annoying characters. For this piece though, I was pleasantly…
Jul 30, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Macbeth was originally a play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of a Scottish nobleman and his journey through corruption and thirst for power. Macbeth starts out an honourable man and a nationally feared warrior. He is…
Jun 02, 2020
Macbeth By William Shakespeare Review 5 stars ages 16-17 After Macbeth, a Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a group of witches, he feels destined to make reality of the prophecy. The prophecy that the witches declare reveal…
Mar 23, 2020JCLJENNYT rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Honestly this has been my least favorite of all the Shakespeare I've read. I really enjoyed getting to read about the weird sisters but that was the extent of my enjoyment. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are just flat out unlikable and MacDuff…
Feb 09, 2020Cyberus rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
With trepidation, and aiming to support my son, I read this play. Been a longtime since high school! The format presented in this book enhanced and eased the understanding of this play. Too bad we didn't have this resource back in the…