CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Macbeth (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes plots characters literary devices and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic familiar format.Packed with action and vivid portrayal of human relationships Shakespeare's Macbeth traces the bloody climb to power and tragic ruin of a fate-plagued king. Count on CliffNotes on Macbeth to carry you through the rise and fall of a cast of characters that includes a cruel and ambitious warrior his wicked wife and a trio of witches who have wormed their way into audiences' hearts since William Shakespeare first presented their prophecies about 300 years ago.Show your classmates—and your grade-granting teacher—that you're in the know with English literature. You can't miss with scene summaries plot explorations language simplification and insights into the author's life and times. Other features that help you study includeA brief synopsis of the playA character map to help you see relationships among the charactersCritical essays on major themes and stage productionsAn interactive quiz to test your knowledgeEssay topics and practice projectsClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides

Paperback: 112 pages

Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (May 30 2000)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0764586025

ISBN-13: 978-0764586026

Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 8.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces