William Shakespeare
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The Tragedy of Macbeth is the shortest tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Macbeth, the protagonist of the play, is portrayed as a successful Scottish general in the army of King Duncan. Encouraged by his wife and taken over by greed and action, Macbeth murders King Duncan, and becomes the King of Scotland.