MACBETH(ISBN=9780812969160)

　　One of Shakespeare's most popular plays, filled with fierce, violent action, Macbeth is a human drama of ambition, desire, and guilt in a world of blood and darkness, with whispers of the supernatural. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today's most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

　　Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

Introduction
　What Is Tragedy?
　The King's Play
　The Weyard Sisters
　How Many Children?
　The Word Incarnadine
About the Text
Key Facts
The Tragedy of Macbeth
The Songs
Textual Notes
Scene-by-Scene Analysis
Macbeth in Performance: The RSC and Beyond
　Four Centuries of Macbeth: An Overview At the RSC
　The Director's Cut: Interviews with Trevor Nunn,Gregory Doran, and Rupert Goold
Shakespeare's Career in the Theater
　Beginnings
　Playhouses
　The Ensemble at Work
　The King's Man
Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology
The History Behind the Tragedies: A Chronology
Further Reading and Viewing
References
Acknowledgments and Picture Credits