Oxford University Press Oxford School William Shakespeare Macbeth And Macbeth Oxford Literature Companions 2 Book Set

Oxford University Press

Titles in This Set. Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth. Oxford Literature Companions: Macbeth. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780111100004. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Age Range: 11-16 years. Overview. This two-book Oxford paperback set pairs the complete, unabridged Oxford School Shakespeare edition of Macbeth with the companion Oxford Literature Companions revision guide. Together they give secondary students everything needed to read, understand and revise Shakespeare's tragedy with confidence, from the full annotated play text through to structured exam-focused analysis, making the set a genuinely useful classroom or home-study bundle for GCSE English Literature.. About the Books. Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth presents the full, unabridged play with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations set out in a clear two-column layout, giving wide margins for annotation alongside detailed background information on Shakespeare, his language and his world. It includes a synopsis, scene summaries, character notes, classroom activities and reading lists, making the play approachable for students meeting it for the first time as well as those preparing for exams. Its companion volume, Oxford Literature Companions: Macbeth, written by Su Fielder with series consultant Peter Buckroyd, is built specifically for revision and exam success. Rather than repeating the play text, it works through themes, characters, context and language in a structured, exam-focused way, with guidance on essay planning and sample analysis designed to build the analytical skills examiners reward. Used side by side, the two books take a student from first reading through to confident exam preparation, covering plot, character motivation, historical and social context, and the play's enduring themes of ambition, guilt and power. It is this combination of primary text and dedicated study support that makes the set particularly effective for GCSE English Literature, suiting independent revision, classroom teaching and small-group study equally well.. Complete, unabridged Macbeth text with accessible on-page notes. Wide annotation margins and two-column layout for easy reference. Dedicated revision companion with exam-focused analysis and guidance. Covers themes, characters, context and language in depth. Ideal for GCSE English Literature study and exam preparation. Suitable for classroom teaching, homework support or independent revision. About the Author. William Shakespeare (1564-1616), England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon', wrote Macbeth alongside plays including Hamlet, Othello and Romeo and Juliet, leaving an enduring mark on world literature. Oxford Literature Companions: Macbeth is written by Su Fielder, an experienced English teacher and educational author, with series consultant Peter Buckroyd, whose combined expertise shapes revision guides trusted by teachers and students studying Shakespeare's plays for GCSE across the UK.. Why You'll Love This Set. A trusted, teacher-recommended pairing that takes the stress out of studying Macbeth - the full play text and a focused revision companion in one convenient paperback bundle, ready for classroom use or independent GCSE preparation.. Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the images.