The Tempest

The authoritative and accessible edition for schools and colleges, Oxford School Shakespeare offers:
-Complete and unabridged text
-Clear, consise notes, adjacent to text for easy reference
-Detailed explanations of difficult words and passages
-Illustrations to enhance understanding

Thorough, updated notes feature:
-Social, historical, and literary context
-Insights into the play, and its characters and themes
Lively and focused teaching ideas, including drama activities
-Suggestions for further reading and resources
-Guidance on Shakespeare’s language
-Biographical and source information
-Plot synopsis and commentary
(back cover)