As we begin the study of Macbeth, I thought it might be useful to include a list of resources. In addition to the following links, some students have found a side-by-side translation useful. Even better, buy a version of the play with annotations. Although your textbook does include marginal notes, they are not as extensive as they could be.
I like the The Annotated Shakespeare series, which includes an introduction and annotations by Burton Raffel and an essay by Harold Bloom. You can find the book locally at Windows.The following sites are related to Macbeth in particular:
- Internet Shakespeare Edition: Macbeth
- Backstage with the Royal Shakespeare Company
- Analysis from Shakespeare-Online
- "Macbeth: Playing at Witches"
- Wikipedia: Macbeth
Disclaimer: I cannot officially recommend either of these because of their R ratings. Please don't hold me responsible for anything that offends.Finally, upcoming posts will concern your major project for the play -- filming a scene, creating a work of art or writing an essay.