Cover of Macbeth

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare · 1606

Driven by prophecy and blind ambition, Shakespeare's dark masterpiece charts a terrifying descent into tyranny, guilt, and psychological ruin. It stands as a visceral, timeless warning about the corrupting nature of absolute power.

First published
c.1606
Style
Tragedy - Dark - Supernatural
Known for
Shakespeare's darkest tragedy
Estimated reading time
3-4 hours
Reading level
Advanced
Recommended age
15+

Chapters

  1. ACT I SCENE I.
  2. ACT I SCENE II.
  3. ACT I SCENE III.
  4. ACT I SCENE IV.
  5. ACT I SCENE V.
  6. ACT I SCENE VI.
  7. ACT I SCENE VII.
  8. ACT II SCENE I.
  9. ACT II SCENE II.
  10. ACT II SCENE III.
  11. ACT II SCENE IV.
  12. ACT III SCENE I.
  13. ACT III SCENE II.
  14. ACT III SCENE III.
  15. ACT III SCENE IV.
  16. ACT III SCENE V.
  17. ACT III SCENE VI.
  18. ACT IV SCENE I.
  19. ACT IV SCENE II.
  20. ACT IV SCENE III.
  21. ACT V SCENE I.
  22. ACT V SCENE II.
  23. ACT V SCENE III.
  24. ACT V SCENE IV.
  25. ACT V SCENE V.
  26. ACT V SCENE VI.
  27. ACT V SCENE VII.
  28. ACT V SCENE VIII.