WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE RIASSUNTO IN INGLESE

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. 

He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His father, John Shakespeare, was a successful glove maker and trader, and his mother, Mary Arden, was the daughter of a wealthy landowner.  

Shakespeare received a good education, but there are no records of his attendance at university. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582 and had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith.

In the late 1580s, Shakespeare began working as an actor and playwright in London. He became a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a company of actors, and wrote and performed in many plays for them.

He wrote more than 30 plays and over 150 sonnets. His plays are divided into comedies, tragedies, and histories, and they are known for their depth of character, poetic language, and universal themes. Some of his most famous works include "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth."

Shakespeare was successful in his lifetime and was admired by his peers, but it was not until the 19th century that his works became widely known and celebrated. Today, his plays are still performed and studied all over the world. He died on April 23, 1616, and is buried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon.

BREVE RIASSUNTO MACBETH IN INGLESE

This play, set in medieval Scotland, was written by William Shakespeare between 1605 and 1608 and it’s divided in five acts.

Macbeth, a brave scottish general, is coming home from a battle with his friend Banquo, when he receives a prophecy from three witches: one day he will be Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. The witches also say that Banquo's descendants will become kings. 

After the witches disappear, a messenger from the King arrives announcing that Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor. Upon hearing this, Macbeth wonders whether the witches’ other prophecies will come true and starts thinking about killing Duncan in order to become King of Scotland. He lacks the courage to commit murder, but Lady Macbeth, his wife, convinces him that the deed must be done and, during the night, Macbeth stabs the sleeping Duncan, and two guards are framed for the crime.

Then Macbeth arranges for the murders of Banquo and his son, Fleance, but the plan goes wrong. Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes. After this Macbeth becomes insane: at a royal banquet he sees the ghost of Banquo sitting in his chair and Lady Macbeth tries in vain to calm him.

Macbeth goes to the witches to see what he has to fear now. The witches show him three apparitions: the first one say to watch out for the Thane of Fife, which is Macduff, the second say that he can never be killed by "one born of a woman" and the last one say not to worry until Great Birnam (the forest) comes to the castle.

Meanwhile, Macduff has fled to England to join to Malcolm at the court of English King, Edward.
Upon learning this, Macbeth kills the innocent Lady Macduff and her children.
Malcolm and Macduff decide to lead an army against Macbeth. He feels safe in his remote castle at Dunsinane until he is told that Birnam Wood is moving towards him. The truth is that Malcolm’s army is carrying branches from the forest as camouflage for their assault on the castle. 
Meanwhile Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, wringing her hands together, and inadvertently reveals her part in the murder. She kills herself as the final battle commences. Macduff challenges Macbeth who, on learning his adversary is the child of a Ceasarian birth, realises he is doomed. The play ends with the 

death of Macbeth and with Macduff crowned king.