William Shakespeare's Macbeth
William Shakespeare's Macbeth
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For those who have been spellbound by the tragic tale of Macbeth, "William Shakespeare's Macbeth: A Sourcebook" by Alexander Leggatt is a must-read. Leggatt brilliantly delves into the controversial elements of the play, providing a comprehensive guide which includes annotated extracts from some of the key sources that informed it. From scrutinizing the complicated gender issues to unsettling political violence and the portrayal of evil, Leggatt's work extends beyond the text to its cultural origins and significance. With this volume you're provided with a roadmap that will make exploring the contextual and critical material surrounding Macbeth an enlightening journey.
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william shakespeare ꞏ macbeth ꞏ sourcebook ꞏ alexander leggatt ꞏ tragedy ꞏ drama ꞏ english literature ꞏ gender roles ꞏ political violence ꞏ evil ꞏ annotated extracts ꞏ criticism ꞏ social issues ꞏ play analysis ꞏ literary criticism ꞏ theatre ꞏ elizabethan era ꞏ scottish play ꞏ dark overtones ꞏ psychological thriller