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104. Macbeth

The Rest Is History

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The Astor Place Riot and the Legacy of Macbeth

This chapter explores the historical importance of the 1849 Astor Place Riot, sparked by a production of Macbeth. It highlights the social class tensions and differing theatrical interpretations that culminated in violence, alongside the broader cultural impact of Shakespeare's work in America.

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