The Merchant of Venice (Illustrated Shakespeare)

by WilliamShakespeare (Author), NeilKing (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $176.85

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.45

  The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps students understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. As well as the complete and unabridged text, each play in this series has an extensive range of student's notes. These include detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes and notes on the main characters.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.45

• New

  Paperback
  1984

  $21.07

  Full comprehension of the plays is gained from the line-by-line modern English translation given on facing pages. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. The significance of the plays is reinforced by sections discussing Shakespeare's life, works and theatre. Pupils are encouraged to understand the language, characters, structure and themes of the plays by completion of practical exercises.