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Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

The best-selling Oxford School Shakespeare edition for students studying Romeo and Juliet.

Author William Shakespeare and Series Editor Roma Gill

Suitable for:  Teachers and students aged 11+. Suitable for all exam boards.

Price:  £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-832166-8
Publication date: 12/09/2008
Paperback: 176 pages
Dimensions: 216x170mm

Also available as an ebook

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series offering full, unabridged versions of Shakespeare plays designed specifically for students. Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet includes a range of illustrations, clear notes and commentaries throughout, and reading lists - ideal for both in-class teaching and independent revision.


Features

  • Outlines common themes explored when studying Romeo and Juliet's characters, including Romeo and Juliet's unrequited love, Romeo and Juliet as youthful protagonists, Romeo and Juliet's divided loyalties and the powerful force of fate and fortune
  • Full, unabridged version of the popular Shakespeare play, ideal for contextual reading and thorough exam preparation
  • Encourage instant comprehension with clear notes and commentaries giving detailed explanations of difficult words and passages
  • Photographs from theatre productions offer alternative interpretations and staging ideas
  • A highly accessible two-column format makes reference-checking and explanations easy and more immediate

This page was last updated on 22 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT

Reviews

  • An excellent book, far superior to the one supplied by school for GCSE study, it had all we needed to complete tasks set by the teacher...if I had the money I would buy a set of the Oxford School Shakespere and donate it to the school in question - 5 star Amazon review
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Table of Contents

Introduction
About the Play
Leading Characters in the Play
Synopsis
Romeo and Juliet: Commentary
Shakespeare's Verse
Source, Text, and Date
Characters in the Play
Romeo and Juliet
Extracts from Romeus and Juliet
Background
England in 1597
Government
Religion
Education

Language
Drama
Theatre
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's works
Exploring Romeo and Juliet in the classroom
Ways into the Play
Setting the Scene
Keeping Track of the Action
Characters
Themes
Shakespeare's Language
Exploring with Drama
Writing about Romeo and Juliet
Further Reading and Resources