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Classical Comics Macbeth Graphic Novel Audio Collection
£29.25
Everyman Comedies Volume 1
The everyman Signet Shakespeare series continues with the first volume of Comedies containing The Comedy of Errors, The taming of the Shrew, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It also includes Loves Labour's Lost, Romeo and Juliet (sic) and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
£14.70
Everyman Histories Volume 2
The Everyman Signet Shakespeare series continues with the second volume of Histories, containing HENRY IV, parts I and II, HENRY V and HENRY VIII. As before, there is an extended introduction by Tony Tanner, a bibliography and author chronology. The plays are lightly annotated and the text is therefore ideal for both students and general readers.
£18.00
Firestone Books Romeo and Juliet: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition
£14.78
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Tempest
£7.78
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Merchant of Venice
£8.42
Oxford University Press Romeo and Juliet
''A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life''This edition provides a clear and accessible introduction to Shakespeare''s enduring tale of ill-fated lovers. Hannah August pays particular attention to the dramatic function of the famous prologue and the significance of the play''s ending. August also explores ways of reading the play as a text that queries rather than validates the tenets of heterosexual romantic love, proving that at multiple points throughout the play''s four-hundred-years-plus stage history, Verona has been more queer than the prevailing view of Romeo and Juliet as a core text of heterosexual love might lead us to believe. It includes a substantial section which addresses the play''s early modern production and reception history in both print and performance, as well as providing an overview of later performance traditions drawing on up-to-date examples of key productions.The New Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative editions of Shakespeare''s works with introdu
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare
£5.08
Wartelsteiner GmbH Henry VIII Minibook
£17.99
Renard Press Ltd Venus and Adonis
Long before Shakespeare's name was synonymous with the stage he built a name as a poet, and Venus and Adonis was likely the first work to be published by the same quill that gave the world Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and the rest of the canon.
£6.72
Penguin Random House Children's UK Romeo and Juliet
With a foreword by Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places and BreathlessFor never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo'A bloody feud. A tangled love. A senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees. After a chance meeting at a ball, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. But their families are locked in a bitter rivalry, their love forbidden. Worse still, Juliet's family already expect her to marry her suitor, Count Paris.Determined to save their love, Romeo and Juliet wed in secret. But when a fight erupts that leaves Montagues and Capulets dead, Romeo is banished from Verona, forcing Juliet to take desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers.Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's masterclass in tales of love and loss, and the origin of the lovestruck, star-crossed lovers.Discover STAGED, a limited collectio
£9.04
Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library Level 2 Romeo and Juliet Playscript audio pack
Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. Listen along with downloadable MP3 audio.This is the most famous of all Shakespeare''s plays - a story of young love. What''s in a name? Does it really matter if you are called Montague or Capulet? When Romeo, son of Lord Montague, falls in love with the most beautiful girl he''s ever seen, he finds that it does matter. It makes all the difference in the world, because both families hate each other. For a time, Romeo and Juliet manage to keep their love secret. But when Romeo is sent away from Verona, hope begins to die. Can any of their friends help the young lovers to be together for ever?CEFR A2/B1Word count 6,306
£16.25
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC William Shakespeare Comedies
£10.99
Scholastic Macbeth: Annotation Edition
Scholastic Annotation-friendly editions come with extra wide margins and double spaced lines, they are perfect for your study notes. Examination: English Language & Literature Specification: GCSE 9-1 Set Text covered: Macbeth by William Shakespeare Type: Set Text: Annotation Edition "This version of the text [Annotation Edition Texts: A Christmas Carol: Annotation Edition] is vastly superior to a simple copy of the book, double spacing and wide margins allow for the text to be annotated in detail without losing the original text, often impossible to do with other versions." Lisa Ward, English Teacher "Very easy to use, accessible for a lot of learners who have previously struggled. The spacing of the text was a feature that students particularly liked and the clear annotation." Nicola O'Donnell, English Teacher [regarding Annotation Edition Texts: Macbeth: Annotation Edition] This annotation edition of Shakespeare's well-known tragedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. These annotation editions include: Large spaces between lines and large outer margins, perfect for highlighting and note-taking. Pages for note-taking in every book. A large, easy to read font and left-justified text for children who struggle to access the printed word. Top tips on effective annotation from English teacher and revision guide author, Cindy Torn. When three sinister witches tell Macbeth that power and glory could be within his grasp, he murders the king in a bid to ensure his future. But he soon sees the error of his ways, for if you kill once, you will kill again - and the dead will return to haunt you for your sins. War, power, witchcraft, deadly deeds, relationships and risks are themes that run through this enduring play. Scholastic have a full suite of revision guide, study guide, app, student book, revision cards and essay planners - the most comprehensive support for GCSE set texts available!
£7.99
Dover Publications Inc. Macbeth
£5.57
Dover Publications Inc. Hamlet
£5.57
HarperCollins Publishers The Merchant of Venice (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd,It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven’ Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However, he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit on the loan must be a pound of Antonio’s flesh. In the most renowned onstage law scene of all time, Portia proves herself one of Shakespeare’s most cunning heroines, disguising herself as a lawyer and vanquishing Shylock’s claims; meanwhile, Shylock triumphs on a humanitarian level with his plea for tolerance: ‘Hath not a Jew eyes?’ Viewed paradoxically as anti-Semitic, while at the same time powerfully liberal for its time, The Merchant of Venice is at its core a bittersweet drama, exploring the noble themes of prejudice, justice and honour.
£5.03
HarperCollins Publishers Macbeth (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Stars, hide your fires!Let not light see my black and deep desires.' One of Shakespeare's darkest and most violent tragedies, Macbeth's struggle between his own ambition and his loyalty to the King is dramatically compelling. As those he kills return to haunt him, Macbeth is plagued by the prophecy of three sinister witches and the power hungry desires of his wife.
£5.03
Chiltern Publishing The Sonnets
£20.00
Classical Comics Romeo and Juliet (Classical Comics)
This is the full play in quick modern English for a fast-paced read! 'But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun'! This title presents the tragic tale of doomed love, set in Verona, Italy, where the Montagues and the Capulets constantly feud and bring unrest to the city. So how could love possibly survive between this pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet? Only Shakespeare could take such a romantic story and turn it into a soul-searching tragedy.
£9.99
Everyman Tragedies Volume 2
The second volume of the Everyman Signet Shakespeare completes the survey of Shakespeare's tragic output with Titus Andronicus, Troilus and Cressida, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Timon of Athens and Coriolanus. The authoritatively edited texts of the plays are supplemented with extensive bibliographies, a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times, and a substantial introduction in which Professor Tony Tanner examines Shakespeare's evolution as a tragedian while also providing detailed discussions of the individual plays.
£18.00
Wordsworth Editions Ltd A Midsummer Night's Dream (Collector's Edition)
Its lyricism, comedy (both broad and subtle) and magical transformations have long made A Midsummer Night’s Dream one of the most popular of Shakespeare’s works. The supernatural and the mundane, the illusory and the substantial, are all shimmeringly blended. Love is treated as tragic, poignant, absurd and farcical. ‘Lord, what fools these mortals be!’, jeers Robin Goodfellow; but the joke may be on him and on his master Oberon when Bottom the weaver, his head transformed into that of an ass, is embraced by the voluptuously amorous Titania. Recent stage-productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream have emphasised the enchanting, spectacular, ambiguous and erotically joyous aspects of this magical drama which culminates in a multiple celebration of marriage.
£9.04
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Romeo and Juliet: Large Print
£11.81
Pearson Education Limited Level 3: Stories from Shakespeare
Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. Find out more at english.com/readers
£10.41
Dover Publications Inc. Much ADO About Nothing
£7.32
Oxford University Press Oxford School Shakespeare: Richard II
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. Richard II is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists and classroom notes. This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.
£8.42
Oxford University Press RSC School Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Working in partnership with the RSC, this brand new series is ideal for introducing students to Shakespeare's plays. Using trusted and established RSC approaches, Shakespeare's plays come to life in the classroom and establish a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation of his work. Comprising the most popular plays used in schools, these full-colour editions include the RSC's active approaches to exploring the text, vibrant RSC performance photographs, page summaries, glosses, contextual information and much more. This unique series aims to motivate and inspire students in their early encounters with Shakespeare's plays whilst giving students confidence for all stages of their study of Shakespeare.
£12.39
Oxford University Press Oxford School Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
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. Twelfth Night 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. This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSE and AS/A level specifications.
£8.42
Oxford University Press Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 5:: The Merchant of Venice
"The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story." David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.
£14.70
Thomas Nelson Publishers Shakespeare in Autumn Seasons Edition Fall
Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets, by William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, is available in a fine exclusive collector’s edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library.The Shakespeare in Autumn Seasons Edition--Fall: Features selected works from William Shakespeare, history’s greatest and most influential writer of the English language. His poetry and plays have been recited and studied for generation upon generation and remain iconic works of literature Presents a small yet wide-reaching collection of the Bard’s finest works, including The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It,
£17.09
Spark Romeo and Juliet SparkNotes Literature Guide: Volume 56
When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz, and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing.
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Everyman Sonnets And Narrative Poems
A complete and annotated edition of Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse, including the sonnets, "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece".
£15.00
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Shakespeare's Sonnets
£7.78
Arcturus Publishing As You Like It
William Shakespeare is perhaps the world's greatest literary figure, famed for his insights into the human condition. Records show that he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her. At some point he went to London and joined the theatrical profession, as an actor, playwright, poet and, latterly, theatre manager and impresario. He died in April 1616, aged 52. The body of work left by Shakespeare included 37 plays, four poems and a collection of sonnets.
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Arcturus Publishing Julius Caesar
William Shakespeare is perhaps the world's greatest literary figure, famed for his insights into the human condition. Records show that he married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 and had three children with her. At some point he went to London and joined the theatrical profession, as an actor, playwright, poet and, latterly, theatre manager and impresario. He died in April 1616, aged 52. The body of work left by Shakespeare included 37 plays, four poems and a collection of sonnets.
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd King Lear
£7.78
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Macbeth
£7.78
Legare Street Press Shakespeare: First Folio Edition: Comedy Of Errors
£16.30
Wartelsteiner GmbH Hamlet Minibook: Prince of Denmark
£17.99
Classical Comics Henry V Classical Comics
It's the 15th century and the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in England of its power and wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. The Dauphin's insulting response convinces Henry that the French will only respond to war.
£9.99
Pearson Education Limited L3Romeo and Juliet Book MP3 Pack
Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world's greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. Find out more at english.com/readers
£11.25
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hamlet
With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of SpadesSomething is rotten in the state of Denmark'The King of Denmark is dead. When Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, meets the King's ghost and discovers he was murdered, he swears vengeance against the killer: his father's brother, Claudius, who has married Hamlet's mother and taken the throne. Furious at this betrayal, Hamlet devises a complex plot to reveal the truth and enact his revenge. But Claudius has a devious plan of his own. Together, they will bring devastation to the entire court.Hamlet is Shakespeare's timeless story of grief and a revenge so unrelenting that by curtain's close, all the major players are dead.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare's unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:
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Penguin Random House Children's UK As You Like It
With a foreword by Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe BrownWe that are true lovers run into strange capers'Banished from her ambitious uncle's court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as the handsome shepherd Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two soon meet the dashing Orlando forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. Fooled by Rosalind's disguise, Orlando grows close to Ganymede'. But Phoebe, a local shepherdess, also has her eye on Ganymede. As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want?As You Like It is Shakespeare's brilliant gender swapping, fake dating classic comedy of errors.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare's unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.
£9.04
OUP Oxford Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3 Othello Audio Pack
Life is sweet for Othello. He is deeply in love with his new wife, Desdemona, and as the Duke's general, he is the most important person in Venice's army. But Othello does not know that his flag-bearer, Iago, hates him and wants revenge. As Iago begins to succeed with his clever plans, a frightening emotion takes hold of Othello's hear: will jealousy destroy him? This is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, retold here as a story, not a play.
£16.65
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Macbeth (Bilingual Edition)
£13.41
Bodleian Library Shakespeare's First Folio Journal
The First Folio – the celebrated collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays – was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death. It was compiled by John Heminge and Henry Condell, both actors in Shakespeare’s company, the King’s Men, and originally titled Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. Many of the plays – including Macbeth, The Tempest and Twelfth Night – do not survive in any earlier printed versions. To mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio, this high-quality journal reproduces the title pages of a selection of plays, together with the famous frontispiece featuring Shakespeare’s portrait, an engraving by Martin Droeshout. Produced in hardback with ruled pages, foiled spine, gilt page edges and ribbon marker, this is an inspirational gift for Shakespeare fans and budding writers alike.
£11.68
Oldcastle Books Ltd Romeo & Juliet
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou.... Oh wait, he's hanging around in the garden again. Will young Romeo and his Juliet ever be able to express their raging hormones? Or will their feuding families make this romance blossom into a poisoned flower? Either way, both their houses are totally plagued!
£7.62
Scholastic Romeo & Juliet: Annotation Edition
Examination: English Language & Literature Specification: GCSE 9-1 Set Text covered: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Type: Set Text: Annotation Edition "This version of the text [Annotation Edition Texts: A Christmas Carol: Annotation Edition] is vastly superior to a simple copy of the book, double spacing and wide margins allow for the text to be annotated in detail without losing the original text, often impossible to do with other versions." Lisa Ward, English Teacher "Very easy to use, accessible for a lot of learners who have previously struggled. The spacing of the text was a feature that students particularly liked and the clear annotation." Nicola O'Donnell, English Teacher [regarding Annotation Edition Texts: Macbeth: Annotation Edition] This annotation edition of Shakespeare's well-known tragi-comedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Scholastic Annotation Editions come with extra-wide margins and double-spaced lines, they are perfect for your annotations. They include: Large spaces between lines and large outer margins, perfect for highlighting and note-taking. Pages for note-taking in every book. A large, easy to read font and left-justified text for children who struggle to access the printed word. Top tips on effective annotation from English teacher and revision guide author, Cindy Torn. "These violent delights have violent ends..." When Romeo and Juliet meet during a chance encounter, they have no idea what lies ahead - for these star-crossed lovers belong to feuding families, and their love will never be accepted by those around them. Scholastic have a full suite of revision guide, study guide, app, student book, revision cards and essay planners - the most comprehensive support for GCSE set texts available!
£7.21