macbeth

An exploration of William Shakespeare's character Macbeth.

Contains eighteen essays that explore the theme of power in "Macbeth," and includes information on the life, times, and writings of Shakespeare.

Arabic translation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. It dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake.

Presents Shakespeare's shortest play, MacBeth, in Spanish.

Set in the 1970s in a run-down, industrial town, this book centers on a police force struggling to shed an incessant drug problem. Duncan, the chief of police, is idealistic and visionary, a dream to the townspeople, but a nightmare for criminals. The drug trade is ruled by two drug lords, one of whom--a master of manipulation named Hecate--has connections with the highest in power, and plans to use them to get his way. Hecate's plot hinges on steadily, insidiously manipulating Inspector Macbeth: the head of SWAT and a man already susceptible to violent and paranoid tendencies. What follows is an unputdownable story of love, guilt, political ambition, and greed, exploring the darkest corners of human nature and the aspirations of the criminal mind.

Shakespeare's tragedy of prophecy and royal murder in medieval Scotland.

Key scenes of the plays are enacted by classically trained actors, then analyzed and interpreted by internationally renowned Shakespeare scholars. Insightful comments help explain meaning, characters, motives, background action and plot--Container.

An introduction to Shakespeare's "Macbeth," telling the story of the drama about a man who kills the King of Scotland in order to claim the throne for himself, with excerpts from the text, descriptions of the main characters, and background information on the customs of the time.

Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of Macbeth, critical views, and more.