73 pages 2 hours read

William Shakespeare

Macbeth

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1623

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Reviews & Readership

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Macbeth by William Shakespeare is praised for its profound exploration of ambition, power, and guilt. Critics commend its complex characters and dark, atmospheric narrative. However, some readers find the archaic language challenging and the plot heavy with supernatural elements. Overall, it remains a powerful and impactful tragedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Macbeth?

A reader who enjoys dark, psychological dramas and complex character studies will be captivated by William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Fans of intrigue and moral dilemmas in works like George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment will find comparable themes and intense narrative in this classic tragedy.

Recommended

Reading Age

15+years

Lexile Level

NP

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Period
Elizabethan Era