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Book SynopsisOxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series offering full, unabridged versions of Shakespeare plays designed specifically for students. Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet includes a range of illustrations, clear notes and commentaries throughout, and reading lists - ideal for both in-class teaching and independent revision.
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Table of ContentsIntroduction About the Play Leading Characters in the Play Synopsis Romeo and Juliet: Commentary Shakespeare's Verse Source, Text, and Date Characters in the Play Romeo and Juliet Extracts from Romeus and Juliet Background England in 1597 Government Religion Education Language Drama Theatre William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's works Exploring Romeo and Juliet 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 Romeo and Juliet Further Reading and Resources
