Macbeth
Macbeth (məkˈbɛθ)
Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare written sometime between 1606 and 1607. It is one of his best-known works and has been performed more times than any other Shakespearean play. The play is set in Scotland and follows the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, who is led by a prophecy from three witches that he will become King of Scotland. This leads him on a destructive and tragic path.
Etymology
The name Macbeth is derived from the Gaelic language, specifically from the words "mac" meaning son and "beth" meaning life. Thus, Macbeth can be translated as "son of life".
Related Terms
- Tragedy: A form of drama based on human suffering that invokes an accompanying catharsis or pleasure in audiences.
- William Shakespeare: An English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.
- Scotland: A country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
- Prophecy: A message that is claimed by a prophet to have been communicated to them by a deity.
- Witch: A person, traditionally a woman, who practices witchcraft or magic.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macbeth
- Wikipedia's article - Macbeth
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