Oxford School Shakespeare is a best-selling series ideal for both in-class teaching and independent revision.This edition of Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello provides clear notes and explanations, plus a range of illustrations and reading lists.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Bestselling GCSE Student Edition
The Oxford School Shakespeare series is trusted by teachers and loved by students worldwide. This student edition of Othello is expertly designed to make Shakespeare accessible, engaging, and fully supported in the classroom or at home.
Featuring clear on-page notes, helpful illustrations, and authoritative academic insight, it is ideal for GCSE and secondary students aged 11+ across all exam boards.
Key Themes Covered
This edition explores essential ideas needed to understand Othello's character, including:
¿ Othello's ill-fated marriage with Desdemona
¿ Othello as the tragic hero
¿ Othello as a victim of trickery and racial prejudice
Key Features
¿ Accessible notes and commentary to support understanding
¿ Clear two-column layout for quick reference and explanations
¿ Wide margins for effective annotation and note-taking
¿ Additional background material, reading lists, and website recommendations
¿ Contextual and explanatory illustrations throughout
Free Bonus Resources
Comes with free supporting 'Shakespeare in Context' videos filmed at Shakespeare's Globe - simply scan the QR code on the back.
Suitable For
¿ Students aged 11+
> ¿ All UK exam boards (GCSE and KS3)
The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, along with revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
This edition of Othello is a fantastic copy. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework.
