Bibliograph

Macbeth, William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Type

Label

Macbeth, William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-188)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

dramas

Main title

Macbeth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

236339231

Responsibility statement

William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Series statement

RSC Shakespeare

Summary

William Shakespeare's classic tragedy about Macbeth and his wife, who plot to kill the king and his heirs in order to seize the crown of Scotland. Includes textual notes, chronology, and scene-by-scene analysis

Table Of Contents

What is tragedy? -- The King's play -- The Weyard sisters -- How many children? -- The word incarnadine -- About the text -- Key facts -- The tragedy of Macbeth -- The songs -- Textual notes -- Scene-by-scene analysis -- Macbeth in performance: the RSC and beyond -- Shakespeare's career in theater -- Shakespeare's works: a chronology -- The history behind the tragedies: a chronology

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