Oxford School Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet + Literature Companions 2 Books Set - Young Adult - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet. Oxford Literature Companions: Romeo and Juliet. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780198321668 (Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet) / 9780198304814 (Oxford Literature Companions: Romeo and Juliet). Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP Oxford). Age Range: 11+. Overview. This two-book paperback set pairs the full, unabridged Oxford School Shakespeare edition of Romeo and Juliet with the Oxford Literature Companions study guide, giving students both the complete play and structured GCSE-level analysis in one purchase. Designed for secondary school readers aged 11 and up, it suits classroom teaching, independent revision, and family bookshelves alike, combining primary text with practical exam support in a single, brand-new collection.. About the Book(s). Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet presents the complete, unabridged play in a clear two-column layout built for student use. Difficult words and passages are explained through concise on-page notes, while a synopsis, scene summaries, and character notes support close reading. Photographs from real theatre productions bring staging choices to life, helping readers picture the drama beyond the page, and background material on Shakespeare's life and era adds valuable context for essays and classwork.. The companion Oxford Literature Companions volume takes a different approach, focusing on skills rather than the raw text. It works through the play's characters, themes, language, and historical context in a lively, classroom-friendly style, alongside varied activities that push students to engage closely with key scenes. A dedicated Skills and Practice section models exam technique, offering practice questions in the GCSE style together with annotated sample answers so students can see exactly what a strong response looks like. Used together, the two titles cover the full journey from first reading to exam-ready analysis