Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest

By (author) Shakespeare, William
Short description/annotation:
Specifically designed for secondary students, The Tempest is a popular and ideal for contextual reading and exam preparation. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes
Description:
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. The Tempest 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 Suitable for: - Students aged 11+ - All exam boards The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare''s plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
Table of contents:
Introduction About the Play Leading Characters in the Play Synopsis The Tempest: Commentary State of the Art Shakespeare''s Verse Source, Text and Date Characters in the Play The Tempest The Tempest: the Source Enchantment and Ariel U.A. Fanthorpe, ''The Heir'' Music in The Tempest Background England in 1611 William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 Approximate Dates of Compostion of Shakespeare''s Works Exploring The Tempest in the Classroom Ways into the Play Setting the Scene Keeping Track of the Action Characters Themes and Key Ideas Shakespeare''s Language Exploring with Drama Writing about The Tempest Further reading and Resources
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The Tempest , in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.
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Full, unabridged version of the popular Shakespeare play, ideal for contextual reading and thorough exam preparation Additional information and reading lists A range of illustrations, both decorative and explanatory Encourage instant comprehension with clear notes and commentaries giving detailed explanations of difficult words and passages Explores themes such as forgiveness and treason
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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