Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1606. This is a classic audiobook recording read by Sir Anthony Quayle Robert Hardy and other cast members.Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once he must kill again and again and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war witchcraft and bloodshed Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.This top drama Macbeth is a testament to Shakespeare's mastery in storytelling weaving a tale of ambition deceit and the supernatural. The best of his tragedies it continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and complex characters.For fans of Richard Parsons (GCSE English Shakespeare Text Guide) and Arthur Miller (Incident at Vichy).
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52... more
