Macbeth

Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a famous tragedy play. It is believed that the first performance occurred in 1606. The play demonstrates the detrimental impacts of political aspirations on people seeking power.

Shakespeare's connection with King James - sponsor of Shakespeare's acting troupe - is most evident in Macbeth among all the plays he composed during the kingdom of James I. Perhaps one of Shakespeare's shortest tragedies, Macbeth was originally published in "Folio of 1623".

In the story, a trio of witches foretells that a valiant Scottish commander called Macbeth would one day become the King of Scotland. Macbeth kills King Duncan and assumes the Scottish throne - as a result of his desire and his wife's prodding. Then, he is overcome with remorse and paranoia. As he is compelled to conduct increasingly more murders to defend himself from hostility and suspicion, he eventually becomes a dictator. The slaughter and subsequent civil strife hurl Lady Macbeth and Macbeth himself fast into madness and death.

Shakespeare's reference for the tale comes from the real-life narrative of Macbeth, despite the fact that the plotlines in the play diverge significantly from the actual history of Macbeth. One interesting fact is that in the realm of theater backstage, there are some people who think the play is cursed - and refuse to say its name aloud. Instead, they only call it "The Scottish Play."

Macbeth has been played by the most recognized performers, and the play has been adapted into cinema, comic books, novels, opera, television, and other media.

Year of Release: 1606

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