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Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.

William Shakespeare

Suitable for:  Students aged 11-14 in the UK and in international markets.

Price:  £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-832867-4
Publication date: 04/03/2010
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions: 216x170mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

The Merchant of Venice is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.


Features

  • Full accessible notes ideal for students
  • Additional information and reading lists
  • A range of illustrations, both decorative and explanatory
  • A school edition that is both accessible and academically rigorous

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

Table of Contents

Introduction
- About the Play
- Leading Characters in the Play
- Synopsis
- Shylock
- Shakespeare's Verse
- Source, Text, and Date
Characters in the Play
- The Merchant of Venice
- The Merchant of Venice: the Source
William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616

Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Work
Exploring The Merchant of Venice 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 The Merchant of Venice
Further Reading and Rescources