by William Shakespeare (author), Sandra Clark (anthology editor) and Pamela Mason (anthology editor) Macbeth is on the English Literature GCSE syllabus for the AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most performed and studied tragedies. This Arden Shakespeare Third Series edition offers students detailed on-page commentary notes highlighting meaning and theatrical ideas and themes, as well as an illustrated, lengthy introduction setting the play in its historical, theatrical and critical context and outlining the recent debates about Middleton's possible co-authorship of some scenes.A comprehensive and informative edition ideal for students and teachers seeking to explore the play in depth, whether in the classroom or on the stage.
