{"title":"Oxford School Shakespeare \/ Oxford Literature Companions","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"oxford-school-shakespeare-macbeth-literature-companions-2-book-set-paperback","title":"Oxford School Shakespeare Macbeth \u0026 Literature Companions 2 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford Literature Companions: Macbeth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780111100004\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 11-16 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete, unabridged Macbeth text with accessible on-page notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide annotation margins and two-column layout for easy reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated revision companion with exam-focused analysis and guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers themes, characters, context and language in depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for GCSE English Literature study and exam preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for classroom teaching, homework support or independent revision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWilliam 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47225306185965,"sku":"PLD21227","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/oxford-school-shakespeare-macbeth-literature-companions-paperback-set-1.jpg?v=1784345849"},{"product_id":"romeo-and-juliet-oxford-school-shakespeare-literature-companions-2-book-set-paperback","title":"Oxford School Shakespeare Romeo \u0026 Juliet + Literature Companions 2 Books Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford Literature Companions: Romeo and Juliet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780198321668 (Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet) \/ 9780198304814 (Oxford Literature Companions: Romeo and Juliet)\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Oxford University Press (OUP Oxford)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 11+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book paperback set pairs the full, unabridged Oxford School Shakespeare edition of Romeo and Juliet with the Oxford Literature Companions study guide, giving students both the complete play and structured GCSE-level analysis in one purchase. Designed for secondary school readers aged 11 and up, it suits classroom teaching, independent revision, and family bookshelves alike, combining primary text with practical exam support in a single, brand-new collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet presents the complete, unabridged play in a clear two-column layout built for student use. Difficult words and passages are explained through concise on-page notes, while a synopsis, scene summaries, and character notes support close reading. Photographs from real theatre productions bring staging choices to life, helping readers picture the drama beyond the page, and background material on Shakespeare's life and era adds valuable context for essays and classwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe companion Oxford Literature Companions volume takes a different approach, focusing on skills rather than the raw text. It works through the play's characters, themes, language, and historical context in a lively, classroom-friendly style, alongside varied activities that push students to engage closely with key scenes. A dedicated Skills and Practice section models exam technique, offering practice questions in the GCSE style together with annotated sample answers so students can see exactly what a strong response looks like. Used together, the two titles cover the full journey from first reading to exam-ready analysis, making the set a genuinely complete package for anyone studying this tragedy rather than a text and a revision extra bolted on separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull unabridged Romeo and Juliet text in an accessible two-column format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear notes explaining difficult Shakespearean language and passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatre production photographs offering staging and interpretation ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion guide covering characters, themes, language, and historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills and Practice section with exam-style questions and annotated sample answers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo brand-new paperbacks, ideal for GCSE study, classroom use, or home revision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWilliam Shakespeare (c. 1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, often called England's national poet. 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