Macbeth (The Pelican Shakespeare)

As advertised, arrived on time.

This was a sturdy paperback copy. I think a lot of themes of Macbeth are still prevalent in humankind today. I enjoyed reading it in high school and still do. I have read it numerous times, and each time I read it I still learn more about Shakespeare and what a genius he truly was in his writing style.

I know that a lot of people think this is a play about violence, murder and mayhem. Well, it IS a tale of murder and violence with the mayhem that ensues as a result. However, at it's heart, Macbeth is a love story about a man and a woman who are so head over in heels in love with each other they can't see straight. Lady Macbeth is a real piece of work and manipulates her besotted husband with such skill, you have to stop sometimes and say "Waaaht?" I love the rich fabric of this story and all of the supporting characters. But I especially love Lord and Lady Macbeth, another of the Bard's star crossed lovers...magnificent.

Great quality and is portable.

Macbeth is a slow burn but one of the best Shakespeare plays out there. Since Shakespeare is rather familiar, though, let's focus on this particular edition.Pelican produced a great cover and fit and finish on this book. It's engaging and looks great on the shelf. I'm dying to pick up all of them because as a series they will utterly dominate a shelf. Very striking, and the line illustrations are gorgeous.Unfortunately, it's more of a mixed bag on the inside. Small margins and cheap paper feel disappointing. I'm going to spend the most time on the inside, so why would I buy a poor-quality interior? The Barnes and Noble series of Shakespeares, though much uglier on the outside, have really helpful notes and references throughout, and are printed on a spacious layout and great-quality paper.Up to you whether cover or interior rules, but for me, I think I'm sticking with the B&Ns. It's a shame though, wish these were nicer on the inside.

Good

I'm not a Shakespeare person, to be honest. I hated Romeo and Juliet more than any other book I was forced to read in high school, so when I encountered Macbeth I thought I was about to suffer again, but once I picked Macbeth up I couldn't stop reading it. It's shorter and generally easier to understand than Romeo and Juliet (in my opinion, of course). In general, it's not a love story and therefore far more likely to appeal to those who've read that sort of thing over and over again. It's pretty dark, sorta weird, entertaining and will leave you analyzing characters whether you like it or not. Don't knock it until you try it.

Exactly what we needed and great condition

Beautiful trade dress from this line and an absolutely exceptional introductory set of essays. Wonderful.

Arrived on time and in very good conditions! As always, a good service!

Macbeth no solo es mi obra de Shakespeare favorita, sino en general. La compré por recomendación, había leído otras ediciones que no terminaban de encajar conmigo (unas demasiadas notas, otras notas muy pobres). En este libro las anotaciones que son realmente útiles sin sobrecargar de información al lector y facilitando una lectura más ligera y disfrutable. Además que tampoco alteran la extensión del libro en exceso, haciéndolo compacto y portable.

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My book came in on time and it's exactly what I was looking for. I need a refresher as I am auditioning for the play Macbeth. This was perfectly priced and exactly what I wanted to rehearse with. Gives information on the Theatrical World along with some texts from Shakespeare and then the Play itself. I was just a little upset with the cover of the book. I don't know if this was do to packaging for the product itself but there is two tears on the binding. Pictures included.