Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest

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Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest guides readers through Shakespeare's tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption. The story is set on a remote island, where the exiled magician Prospero plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place. With the aid of his spirit servant Ariel and through the manipulation of a shipwreck, Prospero confronts his past enemies and seeks reconciliation.
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You might enjoy this classic play if you're intrigued by enchanting tales of magic, betrayal, and romance set on a remote island. As part of an educational edition, it offers detailed notes and resources that can enhance your understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's work, making it an excellent choice for students and educators alike.

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Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest

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

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

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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, featuring accessible on-page notes, explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and scholarly credentials that are rigorous yet accessible.

The Tempest is a popular text for study by secondary students worldwide.

Key features:

1. Accessible notes and commentaries

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, in addition to revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

Series: Oxford School Shakespeare

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780198325000

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 160

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