Macbeth - William Shakespeare

A brave Scottish general is driven by prophecy and ambition to murder his king and seize the throne. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth descends into tyranny and madness, spurred on by his equally ambitious wife. Their ruthless quest for power leads to betrayal, bloodshed, and inevitable downfall. The tragedy explores themes of fate, moral corruption, and the devastating cost of unchecked ambition.