Macbeth (the New Cambridge Shakespeare) Apr 2026

: Newer editions (like the second edition) feature refreshed sections on recent stage and screen interpretations. Purchasing Options

The edition of Macbeth is designed for students and scholars, focusing heavily on performance history and textual analysis . It is currently edited by A. R. Braunmuller . Key Scholarly Features Macbeth (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

: Addresses complex questions, such as whether the Witches compel Macbeth to murder and the potential presence of Thomas Middleton's writing in the play. : Newer editions (like the second edition) feature

: Includes an illustrated account of the play on stage and screen, including cinematic versions by Kurosawa and Polanski . Macbeth (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)