Romeo and Juliet – Cambridge School Shakespeare | Cambridge University Press

This improved, larger-format edition of Shakespeare’s most beloved tragedy is part of the acclaimed Cambridge School Shakespeare series — extensively rewritten, expanded, and produced in an attractive new design. Built on the Rex Gibson active approach, it enables students to inhabit Shakespeare’s imaginative world in accessible and creative ways, sharing his love of language, interest in character, and sense of theatre.

Substantially revised and extended in full colour, this edition brings Romeo and Juliet to life through structured activities, rich visual material, and comprehensive study support.

What This Edition Includes

• Thematically organised classroom activities — activities structured around distinctive Stagecraft, Write about it, Language in the play, Characters, and Themes features to support active engagement with the text
• Expanded endnotes with essay-writing guidance — extensive guidance for writing essays on Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare more broadly
• Extended glossaries — aligned with the play text for easy reference, helping students understand Shakespeare’s language in context
• Rich colour photos of global performances — exciting full-colour photographs of productions of Romeo and Juliet from around the world, bringing the play’s theatrical life to the classroom
• Improved larger format — a fresh, attractive design that makes the text and activities easier to navigate and enjoy

Benefits for Students

• Accessible and creative engagement — the active approach makes Shakespeare approachable and enjoyable for all students, not just confident readers
• Deeper understanding — structured activities develop genuine understanding of language, character, and theme rather than passive reading
• Exam readiness — essay-writing guidance and extended glossaries prepare students for assessments and examinations
• A trusted classroom resource — the Cambridge School Shakespeare series is used in schools worldwide and is a trusted companion for English literature study

Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories ever told — and this edition gives every student the tools to explore its themes of love, fate, family, and conflict with confidence and genuine insight.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781107615403