. . and nothing is quite what it seems. Meet Macbeth, a brave and power-hungry Scottish lord, who charts a murderous course to the throne after receiving an auspicious prophecy from a trio of witches. Meet Lady Macbeth, his ruthless and manipulative wife, who would stop at nothing to achieve their goal. Despite well-laid plans of betrayal and deception, their ambition will only lead to ruin and madness.

Experience Shakespeare's tragic tale as never before with this modernized translation of Macbeth from award-winning author and respected English teacher Anthony Bakke. With its accessible language and creative adaption, readers will reignite their love for the Bard and his iconic play. The perfect resource for teachers, students, and first-time readers unpacking the nuance and cleverness of Shakespeare's original text.