Macbeth

Arguably the darkest of all Shakespeare’s plays, Macbeth is also one of the most challenging. Is it a work of nihilistic despair, “a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing”, or is it a cautionary tale warning of the dangers of Machiavellianism and relativism? Does it lead to hell and hopelessness, or does it point to a light beyond the darkness? This critical edition of Shakespeare’s classic psychological drama contains essays by some of today’s leading critics, exploring Macbeth as a morality play, as a history play with contemporary relevance, and as a drama that shows a vision of evil and that grapples with the problem of free will.

Author: Joseph Pearce, William Shakespeare
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 02/17/2010
Series: Ignatius Critical Editions
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781586173975
Language: English