Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

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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.

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Romeo and Juliet is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. Key features: 1. Accessible notes and commentataries 2. Two-column format for easy reference checking and immediate explanations 3. Wide margins to provide plenty of space for annotations and note taking 4. Additional information and reading lists (including websites) 5. Illustrations dotted throughout, both contextual and explanatory Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 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 forces of fate and fortune. Suitable for: This title is for students aged 11+ and is suitable for all exam boards. The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.