Macbeth

Description:

'The Scottish Play' is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy, but its characters are some of the most memorable in his oeuvre: the misguided Macbeth, the ruthless Lady Macbeth and the otherworldly Weird Sisters are recognisable as classic Shakespearean roles. Saturated with blood and despair, the tragedy of Macbeth is a concentrated study of guilt and ambition inflamed by the supernatural.

subjects: Tragedies,  Drama,  History,  Criticism and interpretation,  British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author),  Stage history,  Regicides,  Macbeth (Shakespeare, William),  Kings and rulers

People: William Shakespeare (1564-1616),  Macbeth King of Scotland (active 11th century)

Places: Scotland

Times: To 1057