{"product_id":"macbeth-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851351","title":"Macbeth: Gilded Pocket Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis handsome hardback edition presents William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, \u003ci\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Often referred to superstitiously as 'the Scottish play', \u003ci\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Shakespeare's most celebrated and accessible works. Macbeth is a general in the army of the Scottish king, who one day meets three witches who prophesy that he will one day take his master's place. Spurred on by his wife, Lady Macbeth, he pursues this ambition at great cost. A tumultuous tale of how ambition, guilt and paranoia lead to deceit and murder, it is one of the greatest studies of morality and corruption. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This \u003cb\u003ebeautiful pocket-sized gift edition\u003c\/b\u003e contains the \u003cb\u003eclassic, unabridged text\u003c\/b\u003e, presented with a \u003cb\u003egold embossed cover design\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e ivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egold\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003egilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e With an introduction and notes by Chris McNab, it makes a wonderful book for study or pleasure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare \u003c\/b\u003eis perhaps the world's greatest literary figure, famed for his insights into the human condition. Records show that he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her. At some point he went to London and joined the theatrical profession, as an actor, playwright, poet and, latterly, theatre manager and impresario. He died in April 1616, aged 52. The body of work left by Shakespeare included 37 plays, four poems and a collection of sonnets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the course of his two-decade career as an author and editor, \u003cb\u003e Chris McNab\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 100 titles, on topics ranging from history to popular culture to biography. He holds a Ph.D in English Literature and Theology and some of his recent titles include \u003ci\u003eA History of War\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJ. Robert Oppenheimer\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written several scholarly introductions to Shakespeare's plays, including \u003ci\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to his writing work, Chris has made regular contributions on radio and television\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623942291730,"sku":"9781398851351","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_03a6b106-ff97-4690-98aa-168c5adcec49.jpg?v=1758649707","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/macbeth-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851351","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}