Macbeth Translated into Modern English: The most accurate line-by-line translation available, alongside original English, stage directions and historical notes

by S.J. Hills, William Shakespeare

Now You Too Can Understand Shakespeare. 

Modern English side-by-side with original text includes study notes and stage directions.

For the first time collected in one volume, Shakespeare’s original play side-by-side with an accurate line-by-line modern English translation, along with stage directions, study notes and historical facts to aid understanding.

The original innuendos, political satire, puns and bawdy humour are retained, bringing the work to life for scholars, students, actors prepping for a performance, or lovers of the work to enjoy today without flicking back and forth for lengthy explanations.

Additional study notes by former QI researcher and translation verified by historical consultant to the BBC and major movie companies.

As an eight year old boy, SJ Hills read the first part of a simplified version of Macbeth in a children's comic. He rushed to the library to finish the story only to learn he couldn't understand the original work. So began a lifelong dream of making Shakespeare understandable for all, down the the smallest detail, enlisting the help of the world's most renowned researchers from BBC TV series, QI, to aid him.

186 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2018

Reviews

[Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voor het eerste begreep ik iets van Shakespeare en tbf vond ik het verhaal ook echt leuk en goed.

[Mickey Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not reviewing the play, which is way beyond my powers to "review." The translation and the accompanying notes are very helpful and interesting. That's what I am giving five stars. The Shakespeare I leave to others.

[Chris Simerly · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading this in years! I highly recommend this version of the play! Translated on the left, original on the right with excellent footnotes filled with tons of information about the text! I highly recommend!

[Coffee Witch . · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Giada ☂︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nulla da dire sulla tragedia di Shakespeare che ovviamente è superba(consiglio la lettura in inglese). Per quanto riguarda l'edizione invece vorrei dire che la traduzione e le note sono molto utili, anche se in alcuni casi contengono spoiler! Inoltre all'inizio è stato difficile capire da che parte leggere, però tutto sommato è una buona edizione.

[Salsabeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

As great as ever!