One of Shakespeare's most powerful and haunting plays, Macbeth tells the tragic story of a Scottish general who, consumed by ambition and greed, murders his way to the throne only to face a bloody downfall. This edition, part of the acclaimed Hudson's School Shakespeare series, features helpful notes and annotations to help students and readers understand and appreciate the play's language, themes, and historical context.

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