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William Shakespeare. The author of the play about Macbeth is William Shakespeare [baptized April 26, 1564-Aprl 23, 1616]. Shakespeare is considered to be the author of at least 38 plays, two long narrative poems, and 154 sonnets. He is described as the greatest writer in the English language, and the playwright whose works have been more performed than any other plays in the world. Of his plays, many are comedies such as 'Twelfth Night', and histories such as 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V'. And some are categorized as tragicomedies such as 'The Tempest'. But some of his most famous plays are his tragedies such as 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth'.
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∙ 13y agoThe author of the play about Macbeth is William Shakespeare [baptized April 26, 1564-Aprl 23, 1616]. Shakespeare is considered to be the author of at least 38 plays, two long narrative poems, and 154 sonnets. He is described as the greatest writer in the English language, and the playwright whose works have been more performed than any other plays in the world. Of his plays, many are comedies such as 'Twelfth Night', and histories such as 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V'. And some are categorized as tragicomedies such as 'The Tempest'. But some of his most famous plays are his tragedies such as 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth'.
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∙ 14y agoThe most famous one is by Verdi [1847], however other composers who have set the same subject include - Aspelmayr [1777] Bishop [1819] Chelard [1827] Taubert [1857] Bloch [1910] Collingwood [1934]
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What is the name of a scottish play skakespeare wrote?
Shakespeare only wrote one play which was set in Scotland--Macbeth.
What actor has the most lines in the play Macbeth?
The person with the most lines in the play is macbeth
Which of Shakespeare's plays has a character named Macbeth?
The play of the same name - Macbeth.
What Scottish King was the subject of a Shakespearean play?
The play that delt with Scottish History was Macbeth, a story of a man who goes crazy and kills his father to take his place as king, I read the Bard of Avon. That book is all about Shakespeare
Shakespeare what is the proper name for the scottish play?
Macbeth
What is the name of a scottish play skakespeare wrote?
Shakespeare only wrote one play which was set in Scotland--Macbeth.
Do you like Lady Macbeth?
Do you mean Macbeth the person or Macbeth the play? Because it is possible to like the play and not like the person much.
Who wrote the book 'Macbeth'?
Macbeth is actually a play, and Shakespeare created it. Hope that helps.
What actor has the most lines in the play Macbeth?
The person with the most lines in the play is macbeth
What was James i favourite play shakesphere wrote?
James I's favorite play by Shakespeare was "Macbeth." He was known to have a personal interest in the supernatural themes of the play and found the character of Macbeth intriguing.
Is Macbeth a proper noun?
Yes, Macbeth is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific character, it is also the title of a play. A proper noun is the name for a specific person, place, thing, or a title.
Which of Shakespeare's plays has a character named Macbeth?
The play of the same name - Macbeth.
Did Shakespeare write the play Macbeth for a person?
He probably wrote it to suck up to the new king, James I, who was also quite separately Kimg of Scotland, then a separate country.
What Scottish King was the subject of a Shakespearean play?
The play that delt with Scottish History was Macbeth, a story of a man who goes crazy and kills his father to take his place as king, I read the Bard of Avon. That book is all about Shakespeare
What other name is Macbeth sometimes known as?
Macbeth is sometimes known as "The Scottish Play" due to theater superstition that saying the name "Macbeth" inside a theater can bring bad luck.
What is another name for the church in the play Macbeth?
steple
Shakespeare what is the proper name for the scottish play?
Macbeth
