244 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780521495622
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 17 June 2004
Description
The shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Macbeth is compressed, complex and ambiguous and has been interpreted in various ways. This Introduction describes major productions and performers that include David Garrick, Sarah Siddons, Henry Irving, E...
Community Reviews Summary of 46,666 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
mysterious 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
sad 12%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
War, Child death, Suicide
244 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780521495622
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 17 June 2004
Description
The shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Macbeth is compressed, complex and ambiguous and has been interpreted in various ways. This Introduction describes major productions and performers that include David Garrick, Sarah Siddons, Henry Irving, E...
Community Reviews Summary of 46,666 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
mysterious 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
sad 12%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
War, Child death, Suicide