Ambivalent Macbeth /
Macbeth is a timeless tragedy that has enthralled theatergoers for the last 400 years. Dark and violent, it is a cautionary tale about ambition and greed, charting the meteoric and brutal rise and fall of Macbeth as he chases the throne of Scotland. In Macbeth, renowned Shakespeare scholar R.S. Whit...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Sydney :
Sydney University Press,
2018.
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| Summary: | Macbeth is a timeless tragedy that has enthralled theatergoers for the last 400 years. Dark and violent, it is a cautionary tale about ambition and greed, charting the meteoric and brutal rise and fall of Macbeth as he chases the throne of Scotland. In Macbeth, renowned Shakespeare scholar R.S. White thoroughly examines Macbeth, its historical context and source material, as well as its characters, themes and imagery. This book also features an updated account of the play in performance, including cinematic, theatrical and musical adaptations. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 211 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1743325487 9781743325483 |