Macbeth, Macbeth

Macbeth, Macbeth is a unique mix of creative fiction and literary criticism that charts a new way of doing both, sparking a whole new world from the embers of Shakespeare's original tragedy. It is a thrilling re-imagination of Shakespeares darkest play, combining the manic energy of Tristram Shandy, the grim intensity of Crime and Punishment, and the existential absurdity of Waiting for Godot.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: UEA Publishing Project

The tragedy has come to an end, and the tyrant Macbeth has met his demise. The time is now at hand, but for how long will it last? As Macduff pursues his dreams of national revival, smaller lives are being lost in the process. In the ruins of Dunsinane, the Porter struggles to keep his three young boys safe from the horrors of history. Meanwhile, in a nunnery deep within Birnam Wood, a girl attempts to forget the losses she has endured in the war. A tortured clairvoyant, hovering between them, trembles with the knowledge of what is to come.

This remarkable collaboration between two of the world's foremost Shakespeare scholars has resulted in a unique blend of creative fiction and literary criticism that offers a fresh perspective on both. It sparks a whole new world from the ashes of Shakespeare's original tragedy.

"Macbeth, Macbeth" weaves a intricate tapestry that enriches the original classic with the vibrant energy of Tristram Shandy, the grim intensity of Crime and Punishment, and the existential absurdity of Waiting for Godot.

A thrilling re-imagining of Shakespeare's darkest play, "Macbeth, Macbeth" is brought to life by the talented theatre director Lucy Bailey. Don Paterson, a renowned poet, also shares his admiration for this captivating adaptation, stating that Shakespeare would have been delighted with the result.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911343752