Макбет: Macbeth

"Macbeth: Macbeth" is the fourth book in the new bilingual library "English Poetic Classics" published by Iztok-Zapad. It continues the "Shakespeare Collection" of the library, which includes the remaining three major tragedies of the English Renaissance poet – "Hamlet", "Othello", and "King Lear" – all in the latest Bulgarian translation by Alexander Shurbanov, a poet, literary scholar, and university professor with international recognition, also known for translating "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer and "Paradise Lost" by John Milton.

Each of Shakespeare’s works is introduced with a scholarly preface and accompanied by commentary notes. The English text is based on the most authoritative modern academic editions. The bilingual format of the library allows readers, through the comparison of original text and translation, to delve deeper into the subtleties of the text of some of the most valuable works of English literature, and to explore the specifics of poetic translation of classic works.

"Macbeth: Macbeth" provides a bilingual reading experience with Bulgarian translation and the original English text. The reader can engage with the tragedy, understand the textual nuances, poetic features, classic English literature, Shakespeare, commentary notes, academic approach, and the comparison of translation and original, as well as enrich their literary culture.

The edition contains a scholarly preface, character analyses, context of the tragedy, interpretation of symbols, poetic translation, academic notes, and reading recommendations. The bilingual format supports English learning, literary preparation, and understanding of cultural and linguistic features. This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in studying Shakespeare.