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Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth


Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth

Paperback by Shakespeare, William; Gill, Roma

Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth

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ISBN:
9780198324003
Publication Date:
5 Mar 2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 Apr 2024
Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth

Description

Specifically designed for students, Oxford School Shakespeare is a best-selling series ideal for contextual reading and exam preparation. This edition of Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth is presented in an accessible two-column format to make reference-checking and explanations easy and more immediate. Clear notes and commentaries provide detailed explanations of difficult words and passages and a range of photographs from theatre productions offer alternative interpretations and staging ideas. Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth outlines common themes explored when studying Macbeth's character, including Macbeth the noble warrior, Macbeth's ambition, Macbeth's approach to murder, Macbeth the tyrant and Macbeth the defeated. This title is for students aged 11+ and is suitable for all exam boards.

Contents

Introduction - About the Play - Leading Characters in the Play - Synopsis - Macbeth: Commentary - Macbeth: the Man - Shakespeare's Verse - Source,Text, and Date Characters in the Play Macbeth Macbeth: the Source Songs from The Witch by Thomas Middleton Background - England in 1606 - Scotland in the Time of Macbeth William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring Macbeth in the Classroom - Ways into the Play - Setting the Scene - Keeping Track of the Action - Characters - Themes - Shakespeare's Language - Exploring with Drama - Writing about Macbeth Further Reading and Resources

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