The tragedy of Macbeth
About this book
In “Macbeth”, witches, superstition and mysticism create one of  Shakespeare's more fantastical of plays. Add to it the very real, human elements of self-doubt, manipulation, betrayal and soul-tormenting regret and you get one of the most enjoyable, poignant pieces of literature of all time. One of the things that furthers the play's legend is that many believe it to be cursed. All kinds of reasons for this have been bandied about. Disasters occurred, but those should probably be chalked up to chance accidents due to the high number of fight scenes and violent acts that take place. Nonetheless, a feeling developed that saying the title itself brought on bad luck, thus it was considered taboo to speak the name and so it became known throughout England as "The Scottish Play.” – regardless of the naming, this play stands as one of Shakespeare’s absolute masterpieces.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 1169 readers · 180 pages · ≈ 3 h 20 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The tragedy of Macbeth?
About ≈ 3 h 20 m — 180 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The tragedy of Macbeth?
180 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The tragedy of Macbeth?
It sits on the Graphic Novels, Drama, History shelves.
Is The tragedy of Macbeth in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The tragedy of Macbeth?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Macbeth King of Scotland (11th cent), Bernard D. N. Grebanier (1903-1977), G. K. Hunter.
Where does The tragedy of Macbeth take place?
It is set in Scotland during To 1057, Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600.
Who wrote The tragedy of Macbeth?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read The tragedy of Macbeth online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library