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Mentioned in 60 episodes

Macbeth

Book • 2021

William Shakespeare

Macbeth is a tragedy that explores themes of power, ambition, and the consequences of sin.

The play follows Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, and his wife Lady Macbeth as they navigate a complex web of prophecy, murder, and political intrigue.

The witches' prophecy sets off a chain of events that leads to the downfall of Macbeth and the restoration of order in Scotland.

The play is known for its dark and haunting atmosphere, its exploration of the human psyche, and its commentary on the nature of tragedy and the human condition.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Jessica Mendoza

Sarah Churchwell

Jeremy Chernick

Mentioned in 60 episodes

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as having a similar message to Seneca's play Theestes.

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Mentioned by

Jeremy Chernick

while recalling his work on the Scottish play, the production of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig.

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Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

as an example of a work that cuts into time.

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Mentioned by

Tim Harford

when discussing McGonagall's admiration for him.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Churchwell

, noting that Shakespeare was getting ready to write Macbeth and King Lear around the time of the Gunpowder Plot.

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