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Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth

By William Shakespeare
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
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Macbeth follows the tragic downfall of a noble warrior consumed by ambition and power. It explores Macbeth's journey from a celebrated hero to a tyrannical ruler, his struggle with guilt surrounding murder, and ultimately his defeat and demise. This edition highlights these key themes to deepen students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for students aged 11 and over studying GCSE or KS3 across all UK exam boards. Suitable for secondary school learners seeking clear guidance with supplementary notes, illustrations, and free online resources.

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Specifically designed for students, Oxford School Shakespeare is a best-selling series ideal for contextual reading and exam preparation. Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth is presented in an accessible format and offers clear notes, detailed explanations and a range illustrations.

The best-selling Oxford School Shakespeare edition for students studying Macbeth.

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Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth - Bestselling GCSE Student Edition

The Oxford School Shakespeare series is trusted by teachers and loved by students worldwide. This bestselling student edition of Macbeth is designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and fully supported in the classroom or at home.

Packed with clear on-page notes, helpful illustrations, and authoritative academic insight, it is ideal for GCSE and secondary students aged 11+ across all exam boards.

Key Themes Covered

This edition explores essential ideas needed to understand Macbeth's character, including:

  • Macbeth as the noble warrior
  • The power and consequences of ambition
  • Macbeth's approach and relationship to murder
  • Macbeth the tyrant
  • Macbeth's downfall and defeat

Key Features

  • Accessible notes and commentary to support understanding
  • Clear two-column layout for quick reference and explanations
  • Wide margins for effective annotation and note-taking
  • Additional background material, reading lists, and website recommendations
  • Contextual and explanatory illustrations throughout

Free Bonus Resources

Includes access to a free teaching pack and 'Shakespeare in Context' video resources filmed at Shakespeare's Globe. Simply scan the QR code on the back of the book.

Suitable For

  • Students aged 11+
  • All UK exam boards (GCSE and KS3)

The Oxford School Shakespeare series includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, as well as revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

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The book not only contains the full play but also excellent scene and character summaries. Its wide margins allow for effective note-taking, making it ideal for classroom study. Praised for clarity and accessibility, it stands out among other editions for GCSE and secondary education. Highly recommended by educators and students alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780198324003

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Series edited by Roma Gill

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Poetry Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Oxford School Shakespeare William Shakespeare

About the Author

Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

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