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This site has a general introductory essay on Macbeth, "originally published in The Drama: Its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization, vol. 14. ed. Alfred Bates. London: Historical Publishing Company, 1906. pp. 34-39." The essay, though in the lofty literary style of the late 19th century, is pretty good. For example, here the author's conclusions about Macbeth as a tragic hero: "However much we may abhor his actions, we cannot altogether refuse to compassionate the state of his mind; we lament the ruin of so many noble qualities, and even in his last defense we are compelled to admire the struggle of a brave will with a cowardly conscience." Bottom Line: OK |
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