"A supremely theatrical poem whose language pierces the soul," writes Michael Billington in the Guardian. In Shakespeare's dramatic play, filled with bloodshed, madness, and the inexplicable, Macbeth receives the promise of a golden future as King of Scotland from supernatural forces. Encouraged by his wife, he murders the king to fulfill his ambitions. He soon understands the true meaning of fear; once murdered, he must continue killing, while the dead pursue him. Macbeth is an examination of fear and offers a bleak glimpse into the deeds some will do to achieve their desires.
General Introduction by Stanley Wells
Edited by George Hunter
Introduction by Carol Chillington Rutter