Book details

Macbeth

unknown author

William Shakespeare

Published in

1623

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Description

Macbeth, a general in the Scottish army, is given a prophecy by three witches that he will become the King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, he is wracked by guilt and paranoia, leading to further bloodshed. As he unravels, his own tyranny and the prophecy's true nature prove his undoing.

Age

14-17

Text complexity

beginner

Length

320 pages

Why to read

To explore complex themes such as power and ambition
To study one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies and its rich characters
To increase understanding of literary devices and dramatic structure
To build vocabulary through Shakespeare's unique and poetic use of the English language