"The Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a story about a Scottish nobleman named Macbeth, whose overwhelming ambition, manipulated by fate and prophecy, drives him to commit terrible acts. The play begins with three witches making a prediction about Macbeth becoming king, which ignites his hunger for power. After being named Thane of Cawdor thanks to his courage in battle, Macbeth wrestles with the idea of taking the throne by any means possible, a thought further fueled by his wife, Lady Macbeth. As Macbeth struggles with what he should do, the play explores how ambition can lead to moral decay and the heavy consequences that follow.
The Tragedy of Macbeth
By William Shakespeare
Fueled by a witch's prophecy and his wife's urging, a brave soldier descends into darkness as he murders his way to the throne.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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