Macbeth Editions

Books

There are numerous versions of Macbeth and all of Shakespeare's plays available. Some are annotated, while others are not. We recommend the annotated versions, but offer some caution. None of these are perfect. The level of annotation varies and sometimes something you don't understand will not be covered, regardless of which version you get. So while this may be more convenient than reading on-line, we feel having this on-line version of Macbeth will allow better annotation via revisions based on user input.
To get a listing of Macbeth versions you can order on-line, click here. The list was generated by the intelligent agent Bargainbot.

The Folger's and NTC editions are pretty popular, though they aren't necessarily the best.

CD-ROM's

Voyager Macbeth

The Voyager CD is a fine multimedia production featuring video and audio and excellent annotation. It is highly recommended for anyone with a CD drive. The same problems persist, though, with reading on-line.

Monarch Notes from the Thynx

The Monarch Notes CD-ROM is an excellent general resource for students. Monarch Notes, much like Cliff Notes, provide summaries and analysis of great works of literature. This inexpensive CD offers notes on almost any book you will read during your high school career, including all of Shakespeare's plays. Though many aspects of this CD-ROM appear unprofessional, such as proofreading, interface, and mulitmedia, the sheer strength of the content is enormous. The notes it provides on the play are sufficient for understanding each scene and the play as a whole, though you won't find line by line assistance here.

Much Ado About Shakespeare from the Thynx

We were unable to get a copy of this to review but it looks like it might be useful when reading Macbeth or other works.

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