Macbeth, 1784.

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Macbeth, 1784.

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The adaptation by Jean Franc̜ois Ducis, first produced and published in 1790, a scribal transcript, with many alterations in the scribal hand, chiefly on small slips attached by wax wafers, and many interlinear alterations in the hand of S.b.28, presumably Ducis's autograph. Text shows version used and changes made during the first few performances.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Ducis, J.-F. (Jean-Francois), 1733-1816

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