Macbeth (Dover Thrift Study Edition)

Macbeth (Dover Thrift Study Edition)

<div><div><div>Ambition overpowers loyalty in this drama of a Scottish noble's rise to power. Goaded by his scheming wife, Macbeth realizes too late that "blood will have blood," as each monstrous crime demands the reinforcement of another, sending him further and further down the path to his own destruction.  </div> <div>Shakespeare's drama of treason and doom features a fast-paced plot, tumultuous action, and a cast of compelling characters, including a trio of fortune-telling witches. <div>A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the drama's complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of <I>Macbeth</I>'s content and context, the guide includes: </div></div>• Scene-by-scene summaries<BR>• Explanations and discussions of the plot<BR>• Question-and-answer sections<BR>• Shakespeare biography<BR>• List of characters and more <BR>Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams. <BR>A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.<BR></div></div>