Featuring an introduction to both Shakespeare and Macbeth, this Scholastic Classics edition of the well-known tragedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike.<br/><br/>By the pricking of my thumbs,<br/>Something wicked this way comes.<br/>When three sinister witches tell Macbeth that power and glory could be within his grasp, he murders the king in a bid to ensure his future. But he soon sees the error of his ways, for if you kill once, you will killagain - and the dead will return to haunt you for yoursins.<br/>War, power, witchcraft, deadly deeds, relationships and risks are themes that run through this enduring play.