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Shakespeare: Past Master | 6. Macbeth

Shakespeare: Past Master | 6. Macbeth

It’s often remembered for its trio of prophesying witches – but, as Paul Edmondson reveals, ‘the Scottish play’ also has much to say about the trials and perils of kingship

Matt Elton

Published: November 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

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Featuring bubbling cauldrons and blood-stained hands, the dark imagery in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth has lingered long in the popular imagination – yet, as Paul Edmondson explains, the play also features valuable insights into how kingship was viewed in the 17th century.

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Matt EltonPodcast editor

Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra