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William Shakespeare

Macbeth

William ShakespeareFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1623

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William Shakespeare

Macbeth

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1623
Book Details
Pages

249

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • 11th Century

Publication Year

1623

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

Lexile Level

NP

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Super Short Summary

Macbeth by William Shakespeare, a tragedy first performed in 1606, follows the story of a Scottish nobleman who becomes obsessed with power after encountering three witches who prophesize his rise to kingship. His ambition leads him to murder King Duncan and seize the throne, but guilt and paranoia increasingly consume him, resulting in further violence and his eventual downfall. Contains themes of murder, violence, and psychological distress.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

928,338 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Macbeth by William Shakespeare is praised for its profound exploration of ambition, power, and guilt. Critics commend its complex characters and dark, atmospheric narrative. However, some readers find the archaic language challenging and the plot heavy with supernatural elements. Overall, it remains a powerful and impactful tragedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Macbeth?

A reader who enjoys dark, psychological dramas and complex character studies will be captivated by William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Fans of intrigue and moral dilemmas in works like George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment will find comparable themes and intense narrative in this classic tragedy.

3.9

928,338 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

249

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • 11th Century

Publication Year

1623

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

Lexile Level

NP

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