Cambridge Student Guide to Macbeth

by Stephen Siddall

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.

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2002

Reviews

[Malkiboy]

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.