Macbeth--

Dear Class,

For those now eager to consider Shakespeare's drama in relation to early sources, I've provided a link below to a 1597 treatise on witchcraft by King James and short passages about Macbeth from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (first published in 1577). You'll note "Makbeth" and "Banquho"--perhaps reminding you that spelling was not yet standardized! Also, below are links to just a just a few critical essays for students interested in testing the critical waters.