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Macbeth

Author: William Shakespeare

Synopsis:

One night on the heath, the brave and respected general Macbeth encounters three witches who prophesy that he will become the king of Scotland. Initially skeptical, Macbeth is soon driven by the ruthless and unwavering ambitions of Lady Macbeth, who suffers none of her husband’s doubts. Determined to see the prophecy fulfilled, they both descend into a spiral of paranoia, tyranny, madness, and murder as they pursue power at any cost.

This shocking tragedy serves as a violent cautionary tale to those who seek power for its own sake and remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular and influential masterpieces. Macbeth’s exploration of ambition, guilt, and the consequences of moral corruption continues to resonate with audiences today.

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