Medias
Macbeth
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In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James’s belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft. In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or
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Technical specifications
Release date | July 01th 2003 |
Language | English |
Publisher | SIMON & SCHUSTER |
Collection | Folger Shakespeare Library |
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Accessibility | No information is available regarding the accessibility of the format Paper |