Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 creator text utu 1998 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy first performed in 1606. When a Scottish general receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king, his ambition ignites. Spurred by his wife, Macbeth murders his way to the throne through violent betrayal. But seizing power proves easier than keeping it. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, the new king descends into tyranny and madness, committing further murders to secure his position. This dark exploration of ambition's corrupting force remains Shakespeare's shortest and most psychologically intense tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth Release date is 1998-11-01 the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers Original publication data not identified Tragedies (Drama) Regicides -- Drama Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century -- Drama Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Drama PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1533 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1533 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133046.0 1533