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Oxford School Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale

The Winter's Tale, 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: 978-0-19-839336-8
Publication date: 25/07/2013
Paperback: 192 pages
Dimensions: 216x170mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

The Winter's Tale is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists and classroom notes.


Features

  • Full accessible notes ideal for students
  • Additional information and reading lists
  • A range of illustrations, both contextual 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

Reviews

  • What a brilliant play, and what a great companion to it this book is. Like all the Oxford Shakespeare editions, it really gets you absorbed into the play in moments. - Amazon - 5*
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Table of Contents

Introduction
News of the World
Leading Characters in the Play
Synopsis
The Winter's Tale: Commentary
Fantastic!
Source, text and date
Shakespeare's Verse
Characters in the Play
The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale: the Source
What the Critics have said
Hermione Speaks
Songs in The Winter's Tale
Background
England in c.1611
Government

Religion
Education
Language
Drama
Theatre
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring The Winter's Tale 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 Winter's Tale
Further Reading and Resources