Macbeth

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Dark and violent, Macbeth is also the most theatrically spectacular of Shakespeares tragedies. Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions are realized. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war and witchcraft, Macbeth also explores the relationship between husband and wife, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires. This Macmillan Collectors Library edition is illustrated throughout by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897), and features and introduction by Dr Robert Mighall. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collectors Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collectors Library are books to love and treasure.

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Jo Nesbø põnevikul „Macbeth” on Shakespeare’i näidendi kondikava ja tegelased, aga sündmustik on viidud 1970. aastate nimetusse troostitusse tööstuslinna. Korruptiivne politseiülem Kenneth on juhtinud linna moraalse laostumise mülkasse. Tema surma järel tekib lootus, et linna elujärg hakkab paranema, kui politseiülemaks kutsutakse aus ja põhimõttekindel Duncan. Politseinikud Macbeth ja Duff, noorpõlvesõbrad, kes kasvasid koos üles lastekodus, on paistnud silma võitluses rivaalitsevate narkojõukudega. Nüüd konkureerivad mõlemad samale kõrgele ametikohale. Samal ajal punub Lady, Macbethi elukaaslane ja mõjukas kasiinoomanik, enda ja oma armastatu jaoks auahneid ja mõrvarlikke plaane. Kõige taustal tegutseb narkoparun Hekate, Nähtamatu Käsi, kes on harjunud oma tahtmist saama ja mängib inimeste nagu malenuppudega. Jo Nesbø (snd 1960) on norra krimikirjanik, kes on pälvinud ülemaailmse tuntuse oma sarjaga politseinik Harry Holest.

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Shakespeare’s Macbeth is one of the greatest tragic dramas the world has known. Macbeth himself, a brave warrior, is fatally impelled by supernatural forces, by his proud wife, and by his own burgeoning ambition.

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He’s the best cop they’ve got. When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it’s up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess. He’s also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He’s rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They’re all within reach. But a man like him won’t get to the top.Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He’s convinced he won’t get what is rightfully his. Unless he kills for it. .