Oxford school Shakespeare

Presents the text of "Much Ado About Nothing," in which engaged couple Claudio and Hero conspire to get Beatrice and Benedick to fall in love, unaware that they themselves are the targets of a more sinister plot, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Presents the text of "The Merchant of Venice," in which a creditor demands a pound of flesh as payment for a debt, and a lover must choose among three caskets to win the hand of a wealthy lady, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about the Shakespeare.

Contains the unabridged text of the tragic play about the Queen of Egypt and her lover Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of Rome; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the individual characters; and features questions, activities and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Contains the unabridged text of the tragicomedy about a king whose unfounded jealousy has lifelong consequences for his family and friends; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Contains the unabridged text of the comedy about a bad-tempered woman who is tamed by the man who claims her for his wife; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

A study guide to Henry V, including the text of the play, plot summaries, character notes, activity and discussion ideas, and background information on Shakespeare's life and time.

Contains the unabridged text of the drama about King Lear and his three daughters; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Presents the text of "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " in which two sets of lovers get lost in the woods and become caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Contains an introduction to the play, the text of the play, and notes.