Titles in This Set Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth Oxford Literature Companions: Macbeth Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Oxford Literature Companions: Romeo and Juliet Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN (individual titles): 9780198324003 / 9780198304821 / 9780198321668 / 9780198304814 Publisher: Oxford University Press Age Range: 11-16 years (Key Stage 3 to GCSE) Overview This four-book Oxford Shakespeare bundle pairs two of the most widely studied GCSE plays, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, each in the trusted Oxford School Shakespeare text alongside its matching Oxford Literature Companions revision guide. Together the set gives students the full, annotated play alongside focused analysis of character, theme, language and context, making it a complete classroom and home-study package for secondary English literature. About the Books Oxford School Shakespeare: Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet present the full, unabridged plays with accessible on-page notes, explanatory illustrations and clear background information, designed to help students engage confidently with Shakespeare's original language. Both editions use a readable layout with notes facing the text, so tricky vocabulary and stage directions are explained where needed, and each includes photographs from real theatre productions linking text to performance. The companion pair, Oxford Literature Companions: Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, are structured revision guides built for GCSE study. Each breaks the play down by character, theme, language and context, with varied activities designed to build close analytical skills and exam technique. Used alongside the full play text, they help students move from a first read-through to confident essay writing, covering the thematic and linguistic detail GCSE examiners look for. Together, these four titles create a study pathway: read the annotated play, then work through the matching companion to consolidate understanding before assessment. It's a set built around two frequently examined tragedies, tackling ambition, guilt and fate in Macbeth, and love, conflict and fate in Romeo and Juliet. Full, unabridged Shakespeare texts with on-page notes and illustrations Matching revision companions covering character, theme, language and context Ideal for GCSE English Literature set texts and exam preparation Photographs from real productions link text to performance Ready to use for classroom teaching, home study or independent revision Brand new paperback set, a lasting addition to any student bookshelf About the Author William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language, and Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet remain two of his most performed and studied tragedies. The Oxford School Shakespeare texts are edited for student readers, while the Oxford Literature Companions volumes are written by experienced English teachers and examiners under series consultant Peter Buckroyd, bringing classroom-tested revision guidance to each play. Why You'll Love This Collection A ready-made GCSE study bundle that pairs the full Shakespeare text with focused revision support for two key set plays, saving parents and students the hassle of sourcing matching editions separately. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, but this is the correct UK edition as described, with UK ISBNs for each individual title.