
Three mysterious figures appear on a storm‑tossed heath, their cryptic chant blurring the line between good and evil. Their prophecy hints at greatness for a nameless warrior, promising titles and power that seem both tempting and foreboding. The eerie atmosphere they create lingers, setting the tone for the turmoil to come.
Soon after, the battlefield erupts with blood and bravery. A valiant soldier, praised by the king for his decisive victory, returns bearing news of a defeated rebel and a new honor that will be bestowed upon him. The king’s gratitude and the announcement of a coveted title elevate the hero’s standing, while whispers of fate begin to stir his thoughts.
Back at the royal court, the celebrated warrior wrestles with the witches’ words, feeling both pride and a restless ambition. As he contemplates the promise of future glory, the seeds of doubt and desire take root, hinting at a path that may lead him far beyond the battlefield.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Release date
1998-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
Often called the greatest writer in the English language, this English playwright and poet created dramas and verses that still feel alive on the page and stage. His stories of ambition, love, jealousy, power, and loss continue to speak to readers centuries later.
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