William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

When three witches foretell that Scottish general Macbeth will be king, he and his wife decide to fulfill the prophecy by murdering the present king in his sleep. Includes discussion prompts, fun facts, a short biography of Shakespeare, and famous phrases from the play.

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She wears her heart on her sleeve. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Something wicked this way comes! We're all familiar with these sayings. But where did they come from? Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure to inspire further Shakespearian study!