Regularly performed and studied, Macbeth is not only one of Shakespeare's most popular plays but also provides us with one of the literary canon's most compellingly conflicted tragic figures. Assembled by leading scholars, this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play.Macbeth: A Critical Reader also includes a complete guide to resources available on the play - including critical editions, online resources and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the teaching and study of Shakespeare's enduring tragedy.