Tragedy of Macbeth

by Shakespeare, William; Barnet, Sylvan

• ISBN13: 9780451524447
• ISBN10: 0451524446
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1986-11-01
• Publisher: New Amer Library

Summary

"Each edition includes: " - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play - Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play - Scene-by-scene plot summaries - A key to famous lines and phrases - An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language - An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play - Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books "Essay by" Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616	p. 6
Shakespeare's Theater	p. 8
The Sound of Shakespeare	p. 10
Publishing Shakespeare	p. 12
Macbeth	p. 15
Introduction to the Play	p. 15
Macbeth's Sources	p. 17
The Text of Macbeth	p. 18
The Play	p. 19
The Characters	p. 21
	p. 22
Pre-Act Notes	p. 22
Text of Act I and Modern Version	p. 24
Post-Act Activities	p. 68
	p. 70
Pre-Act Notes	p. 70
Text of Act II and Modern Version	p. 72
Post-Act Activities	p. 106
	p. 108
Pre-Act Notes	p. 108
Text of Act III and Modern Version	p. 110
Post-Act Activities	p. 154
	p. 156
Pre-Act Notes	p. 156
Text of Act IV and Modern Version	p. 158
Post-Act Activities	p. 200
	p. 202
Pre-Act Notes	p. 202
Text of Act V and Modern Version	p. 204
Post-Act Activities	p. 242
Additional Resources	p. 245
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