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Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. The Merchant of Venice is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.Thistitle is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSE specifications.

Notes

The Merchant of Venice in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.

Author Biography

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, EnglandWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in t, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. We're pretty sure he would think this vhe English language. We're pretty sure he would think this version of his play is awesome. ersion of his play is awesome.

Table of Contents

Introduction- About the Play- Leading Characters in the Play- Synopsis- Shylock- Shakespeare's Verse- Source, Text, and DateCharacters in the Play- The Merchant of Venice- The Merchant of Venice: the SourceWilliam Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's WorkExploring The Merchant of Venice 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 The Merchant of VeniceFurther Reading and Rescources

Promotional

The Merchant of Venice in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.

Long Description

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. The Merchant of Venice is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.

Promotional "Headline"

The Merchant of Venice in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.

Feature

Full accessible notes ideal for students
Additional information and reading lists
A range of illustrations, both decorative and explanatory
A school edition that is both accessible and academically rigorous

Details

ISBN0198328672
Author William Shakespeare
Pages 160
Publisher Oxford University Press
Series Oxford School Shakespeare
Year 2010
ISBN-10 0198328672
ISBN-13 9780198328674
Format Paperback
Media Book
Language English
Illustrations Yes
Imprint Oxford University Press
Place of Publication Oxford
Country of Publication United Kingdom
DEWEY 822.33
Birth 1564
Death 1616
Publication Date 2010-03-04
Short Title MERCHANT OF VENICE NEW/E
Edition Description New
Audience Age 13-17
Residence Stratford-Upon-The Avon St, ENK
Subtitle Oxford School Shakespeare
Textbook N
UK Release Date 2010-03-04
NZ Release Date 2010-03-04
Affiliation Assistant Professor of American Studies and Religious Studies, University of Virginia
Position Assistant Professor of American Studies and Religious Studies
Qualifications M.DIV.
Audience Secondary
AU Release Date 2010-04-11

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