
The Tempest
GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition
William Shakespeare(Author)
Peter Alexander(Editor)
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 27. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-00-836365-9 (ISBN)
Description
Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; CXC
Level & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Literature; CSEC (R) English B
Next exams: 2026
This edition of The Tempest is perfect for GCSE-level students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes.
Affordable high quality complete play for The Tempest, ideal for GCSE 9-1 and CSEC
Demystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentary
Set the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretations
Recall plot summaries at the beginning of each scene
Support GCSE and CSEC revision and essay writing with theme and character indexes
Help students with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life and times
Level & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Literature; CSEC (R) English B
Next exams: 2026
This edition of The Tempest is perfect for GCSE-level students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes.
Affordable high quality complete play for The Tempest, ideal for GCSE 9-1 and CSEC
Demystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentary
Set the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretations
Recall plot summaries at the beginning of each scene
Support GCSE and CSEC revision and essay writing with theme and character indexes
Help students with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life and times
Reviews / Votes
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
120 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-836365-9 (9780008363659)
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Persons
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52, and was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
Mike Gould is a former Head of English and an experienced author who has written over 150 books and other resources for teachers and students, including GCSE and IGCSE textbooks and digital support material. He has also been a Senior Lecturer in English and Education, teaching the history of the English language, creative writing and how to apply new technologies to the English classroom.
Mike Gould is a former Head of English and an experienced author who has written over 150 books and other resources for teachers and students, including GCSE and IGCSE textbooks and digital support material. He has also been a Senior Lecturer in English and Education, teaching the history of the English language, creative writing and how to apply new technologies to the English classroom.
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Introduction