Macbeth
About this book
The play concerns a trusted general who secretly lusts for power. Encouraged by the prophecies of three witches and urged on by his ambitious wife Macbeth commits regicide. Left fearful and superstitious by this desperate act he is driven to a spiralling course of murder and outrage, almost inevitably culminating in his own death. One of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies, Macbeth is ostensibly based on the Scottish king although the story represented in the play bears no relation to historical fact as the true King Macbeth was well respected by his contemporaries. This book includes the hero Macbeth becoming more and more evil after he gets told his "destiny" by the witches and becomes greedy with power.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 18773 readers · 84 pages · ≈ 1 h 33 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Macbeth?
About ≈ 1 h 33 m — 84 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Macbeth?
84 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Macbeth?
It sits on the Graphic Novels, Drama, History shelves.
Is Macbeth in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Macbeth?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Macbeth King of Scotland (11th cent), Baron MacBeth, lLady MacBeth.
Where does Macbeth take place?
It is set in Scotland, England, To 1057 during Betrayal and muu of regent, To 1057, Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600.
Who wrote Macbeth?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Macbeth online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library