Cliffsnotes Shakespeare's Macbeth - Brossura

Went, Alex

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0764586025 ISBN 13: 9780764586026

Casa editrice: Cliff Notes, 2000

Riassunto

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 include

• A brief synopsis of the play
• A character map to help you see relationships among the characters
• Critical essays on major themes and stage productions
• An interactive quiz to test your knowledge
• Essay topics and practice projects

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Informazioni sull?autore

Alex Went has been a teacher of English and Head of Drama at Shrewsbury School, England. He is the librettist of the musicals Jekyll!, The Time Machine and The Lost Domain.

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Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cliff Notes
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764586025
• ISBN 13: 9780764586026
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 112
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile