Macbeth (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays) Paperback – Unabridged, December 23, 1993

We read Shakespeare plays together for school, and at this price it’s easy to buy one for everyone to read along. Clear text, and besides a few definitions, it’s the text only. No commentary. The book is slim.

Picked this up as I haven’t read it since high school and didn’t really pay attention to the text at the time. Honestly felt like I was reading a movie. Despite its age it was a real page turned and I really understand why we’re still reading it today

I'm using this as a more portable version of the same plays in Norton's Shakespeare by Greenblatt, which is too darn big to lug around conveniently. So I ordered the Dover plays at their cheap price for convenience. Don't let the price make you think they aren't worth much. They are great for taking notes in and contain all the information I need. I can always look online for more info if I need it. These are a great bargain. Norton's Shakespeare by Greenblatt is the best, yes, but it's seriously like 12 lbs or so....and not cheap.

Convenient size

I got a soft cover book that was slightly used, but I couldn't even tell. It was in GREAT condition! I needed this for a class, and this was the cheapest I could find but had amazing quality.

My only complaint is that some of the added sound effects are EAR SPLITTING in volume. I reach for the dial immediately. Too bad because the spoken words are acted out and read brilliantly. It is really annoying to listen to in those transitional parts. I have mixed sound for several recordings and this way out of line. Too bad.

The Dover editions of Shakespeare's plays are my absolute favorite. They clarify some unfamiliar words, but do not force their "scholarly" interpretations (which I find appallingly inaccurate in other versions) on you. Without all the blathering commentary, my students find the Dover versions more approachable because they don't appear to be so long. I hope they will always be available.

Book came in pristine condition, great purchase. The one thing I would look into about this version of the book is that there are no line numbers. But if you don't need to keep track of the lines, it's worth the extremely cheap price for this book.