Shakespeare's Macbeth /

Ryken, Leland.

Shakespeare's Macbeth / Leland Ryken. - Wheaton, Ill. : Crossway, c2013. - 75 p. ; 22 cm. - Christian guides to the classics . - Christian guides to the classics. .

Includes bibliographical references.

The nature and function of literature -- Why the classics matter -- How to read a story -- Macbeth: the play at a glance -- The author and his faith -- The two main genres of Macbeth -- Shakespeare's theater -- Macbeth Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4, Act 5 -- The critics comment on Macbeth -- Further resources -- Glossary of literary terms used in this book.

This guide opens up the last of Shakespeare's magnificent tragedies, Macbeth, and explores the themes of temptation, sin, and guilt, as well as the keys to virtuous behavior.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Religion.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.


Christianity and literature.

PR 2823 / .R95 2013