18 books like The tragedy of Macbeth

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Macbeth William Shakespeare · 1821 · 238p · ≈ 7h · Challenging An Apple Books Classic edition.Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most tragic works, a drama so steeped in legend that actors won’t even say its name for fear of bringing bad luck. The Bard’s shortest tragedy is a tale of murder, madness, and ambition full of iconic speeches. It’s been adapted countless times during its 400 years—and now director Joel Coen has created a bold and fierce… Shares: Regicides, MacBeth, Shakespeare, British and irish drama

Henry IV, Part 1 William Shakespeare · 1598 · ★ 3.8 · 122p · ≈ 4h · Demanding Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities. Shares: Juvenile drama, Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Kings and rulers

King Lear William Shakespeare · 1800 · 188p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Lear decides to abdicate and split his kingdom between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Cordelia refuses to flatter her father like her sisters and is banished. Goneril and Regan betray Lear who goes mad. Shares: Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Drama

Macbeth - The Graphic Novel William Shakespeare · 1850 · 99p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Shakespeare's entire unabridged play as a graphic novel.  This full colour graphic novel presents “The Scottish Play” just as Shakespeare intended: in its original and unabridged format. Ideal for purists, students and readers who will appreciate the unaltered text. Coupled with stunning artwork, this iPad edition is a must-have for any lover or learner of Shakespeare. Macbeth is probably… Shares: Romans graphiques, British and irish drama, Kings and rulers, Comic books

Macbeth William Shakespeare · 1508 · ★ 3.5 · 84p · ≈ 2h · Demanding 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… Shares: Regicides, Kings and rulers, Graphic Novels, Drama

Coriolanus William Shakespeare · 1734 · ★ 3.7 · 198p · ≈ 6h · Demanding A proud Roman general conquers the Volscians, leads them against Rome in revenge for his banishment, and is killed by the Volscian general when Coriolanus is persuaded to spare the city. Shares: Juvenile drama, Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Drama

The Empty Throne Bernard Cornwell · 2014 · ★ 4.5 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Æthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æthelred.… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

Love's Labour's Lost William Shakespeare · 1891 · ★ 3.5 King Ferdinand and his three friends, Biron, Longaville, and Dumain, plan to study philosophy for the next three years. During their academic pursuits, they must vow to sleep only three hours a night and not let any woman within a mile of court. These strict rules will prevent any distractions from their work—but their promises are soon put to the test when a princess and her three companions… Shares: Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Drama

Romeo and Juliet, 1750 William Shakespeare · 1750 · ★ 3.6 · 108p · ≈ 3h · Demanding Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Shares: Juvenile drama, Shakespeare, Graphic Novels, Drama

Henry V William Shakespeare · 1800 · 130p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Written by William Shakespeare around 1599, The Life of Henry the Fifth, more commonly known as Henry V, chronicles the later history of King Henry the Fifth of England and his efforts during Hundred Years’ War to reclaim disputed territories in France. The play starts with Henry’s claims to be the rightful heir to the French throne and, after his invasion of France, culminates with his famous… Shares: Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Kings and rulers, Drama

Blood and Oil Bradley Hope & Justin Scheck · 2020 · ★ 4.5 · 376p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Blood and Oil the explosive untold story of how Mohammed bin Salman and his entourage grabbed power in the Middle East and acquired a network of Western allies - including well-known US bankers, Hollywood figures, and politicians - all eager to help the charming and crafty crown prince. Through astonishing interviews with powerful insiders, Blood and Oil tells how MBS's cabal played the Saudi… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

King Henry VIII William Shakespeare · 1670 · ★ 3.5 · 136p · ≈ 4h · Demanding "This is the first fully annotated and comprehensive modern-spelling edition of King Henry VIII - known in its early performances as All is True - for over ten years. It makes full use of current scholarship on the dating, authorship, printing, and sources of the play, as well as critical interpretations, and includes an up-to-date survey of the play in performance. It is the first edition to… Shares: Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Kings and rulers, Drama

Hamlet William Shakespeare · 1603 · ★ 4.0 · 190p · ≈ 6h · Demanding In this quintessential Shakespeare tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of… Shares: Succession, Literary Criticism, Graphic Novels, Drama

King Henry VI. Part 2 William Shakespeare · 1600 · ★ 3.6 · 158p · ≈ 5h · Demanding King Henry VI by William Shakespeare Shares: Shakespeare, British and irish drama, Kings and rulers, Drama

Astérix et les Normands René Goscinny · 1966 · ★ 4.2 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Les terribles normands débarquent en territoire gaulois ! Seul l'adolescent Goudurix, venu de la capitale passer ses vacances chez son oncle Abraracourcix, semble pris de panique face à cette invasion. Ces terrifiants guerriers vont-ils goûter à ce mysterieux sentiment qu'ils sont si curieux de découvrir : la peur...? Shares: Romans graphiques, Comic books, Graphic Novels, History

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Jack Thorne · 2001 · ★ 3.5 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a new play by Jack Thorne, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London's West End on July 30, 2016. It was always… Shares: Juvenile drama, British and irish drama, Drama

Comics Zhiqing Li · 1998 Comics a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a single definition of comics; some… Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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Shen tong xiao zhen tan Motohiro Katō · 1999 · 191p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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