Oxford School Shakespeare: Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth

Author: Shakespeare, William, Gill, Roma, OBE

Playscripts (Children's/YA)

Published on 5 March 2009 by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Oxford School Shakespeare' series.

Paperback | 160 pages
216 x 170 x 11 | 254g

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.