McDougal Littell Literature Connections: Macbeth Student Editon Grade 12 1996 Hardcover - 1996
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragic play that delves into the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. The story follows Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, who, driven by his wife's relentless ambition and the prophecies of three witches, succumbs to his own inner darkness. As he ascends to the throne through deceit, Macbeth becomes consumed by guilt and paranoia. The play explores themes of power, guilt, fate, and the corrupting nature of ambition. Through vivid imagery, complex characters, and dramatic soliloquies, Shakespeare masterfully crafts a tale that exposes the psychological turmoil and moral decay that accompany the pursuit of power, leaving the audience with a haunting reflection on the human condition.
Macbeth's precise date remains uncertain, but it is generally considered contemporaneous with other canonical tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. While some suggest an original writing date as early as 1599, it is more likely that the play was composed no earlier than 1603, celebrating King James' ancestors and the Stuart accession to the throne. Scholars believe Macbeth was written in 1606, following the Gunpowder Plot, with references and allusions to the plot and its trials. The play also reflects the political context of James' reign, exploring themes of kingship and rebellion.First Edition Identification
The “First Folio” of 1623 remains the primary source for the play and the only early printed text, although some interpolations and additions are suspected. The “First Folio” is indeed the first printing of 36 of Shakespeare’s plays, and it was first published in 1623 by Edward Blount and William and Isaac Jaggard. It is believed there were 750 copies of the First Folio printed in 1623. Only 235 of those are known to survive today, most of them held by The Folger Shakespeare Library.
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- Title McDougal Littell Literature Connections: Macbeth Student Editon Grade 12 1996
- Author Prepared by McDougal Littel
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Printing
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher McDougal Littel, NY, USA
- Date March 1996
- ISBN 9780395775530 / 0395775531
- Weight 0.67 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 8.74 x 5.52 x 0.6 in (22.20 x 14.02 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 17 to 17 years
- Grade levels 12 - 12
- Reading level 750
- Dewey Decimal Code 822.33
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