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Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
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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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See moreSpecifically 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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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
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
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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