The tragedy of Macbeth
By: ed. by Charlton M. Lewis.
Contributors: Lewis, Charlton Miner, 1866-1923, ed.
Series: The Yale Shakespeare
Publisher: Yale University Press; [etc., etc.]
Published: 1918
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
Subjects: Macbeth, King of Scotland, 11th cent. -- Drama
Other titles: Macbeth.
Description: Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king.