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In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James's belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft. | |||
In depicting a man who murders to become king, ''Macbeth'' teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wife's ambition? Why does their success turn to ashes? | |||
Like other plays, ''Macbeth'' speaks to each generation. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price. Recently, it has been applied to nations that overreach themselves and to modern alienation. The line is blurred between Macbeth's evil and this opponents' good, and there are new altitudes toward both witchcraft and gender. | |||
Shakespeare wrote ''Macbeth'' in about 1606 or 1607. It was published in the 1623 First Folio.<ref>Adapted from the Folger Library Shakespeare edition, edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. © 1992 Folger Shakespeare Library.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 09:05, 17 June 2014
In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James's belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft.
In depicting a man who murders to become king, Macbeth teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wife's ambition? Why does their success turn to ashes?
Like other plays, Macbeth speaks to each generation. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price. Recently, it has been applied to nations that overreach themselves and to modern alienation. The line is blurred between Macbeth's evil and this opponents' good, and there are new altitudes toward both witchcraft and gender.
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in about 1606 or 1607. It was published in the 1623 First Folio.[1]
Productions at the Folger
- Macbeth (Folger Theatre, 2008)
- Macbeth (Folger Theatre, 2001)
- Macbeth (Shenandoah Shakespeare Express, 1999)
Early editions
First Folio
- LUNA: First Folio: 2l6r - 2n4r
- Hamnet: STC 22273 Fo. 1 no. 68
Second Folio
- LUNA: Second Folio: 2n4r - 2p2r
- Hamnet: STC 22274 Fo. 2 no. 07
Modern editions
Macbeth can be read online with Folger Digital Texts and purchased from Simon and Schuster.
The Folger Luminary Shakespeare App can be purchased on iTunes.
- Hamnet link to Folger Edition: PR2753 .M6 2004 copy 2 v.21
Translations
Performance materials
Other media
Notes
<references>
- ↑ Adapted from the Folger Library Shakespeare edition, edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. © 1992 Folger Shakespeare Library.