What is Macbeth about? This Cambridge Student Guide will help students to evaluate the historical, social and cultural contexts for a broader understanding of Shakespeare's play. Contents include an introduction; detailed running commentary on the text; insight into historical, social and cultural contexts; analysis of the language; an overview of critical approaches and different interpretations; essay-writing tips and lists of recommended resources.
This guide is really helpful! As well as general summaries of the scenes of the play, there’s analysis and explanations of languages techniques and criticism.