""The Tragedie of Macbeth"" is a play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become King of Scotland. Driven by ambition and his wife's encouragement, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, his guilt and paranoia lead to a series of murders and his eventual downfall. The play explores themes of ambition, guilt, and the consequences of unchecked power. It is considered one of Shakespeare's darkest and most powerful plays, and has been adapted into numerous films and theatrical productions.King. This Castle hath a pleasant seat, The ayre nimbly and sweetly recommends it selfe Vnto our gentle sences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.