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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. In one of Shakespeare's most-performed works, a witches' prophecy sets in motion a scheme of revenge and murder. Macbeth's attempts to gain the Scottish throne ensnare his friends and loved ones in this stunning commentary on power and ambition. This classic tragedy is an enduring contribution to the canon, a must-read for lovers of literature and drama alike.

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