{"product_id":"king-richard-iii-9781108456067","title":"King Richard III","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing Richard III - Cambridge School Shakespeare Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis improved, larger-format edition of King Richard III brings Shakespeare's compelling historical tragedy to life for students through the Cambridge School Shakespeare series. Extensively rewritten and expanded with an attractive new design, this edition makes one of Shakespeare's most complex villains accessible to modern learners.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eActive Learning Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe Rex Gibson active approach transforms classroom Shakespeare study by enabling students to inhabit Shakespeare's imaginative world through accessible and creative methods. Students share Shakespeare's love of language, interest in character development, and sense of theatre through hands-on engagement with the text.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Study Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nSubstantially revised classroom activities are thematically organized into distinctive features covering stagecraft, writing, language, characters, and themes. This structured approach helps students analyze Richard III's manipulation, ambition, and descent into tyranny while developing critical thinking skills.\n\nExpanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance specifically for King Richard III and Shakespeare studies. The extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference, helping students navigate Elizabethan language and historical context without interrupting their reading flow.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Learning Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nRich, exciting color photographs showcase global performances of King Richard III, demonstrating how different productions interpret Richard's character and the play's themes of power, betrayal, and conscience. These performance images help students visualize staging possibilities and understand theatrical interpretation.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe larger format provides improved readability and space for annotations. The attractive new design enhances the learning experience while maintaining the academic rigor expected from Cambridge University Press. This student edition serves as both a classroom text and independent study resource.\n\nAdditional support materials are available at www.cambridgeschoolshakespeare.com, providing teachers and students with supplementary resources to deepen understanding of this historical play.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis edition suits high school English literature courses, drama programs, and independent study of Shakespeare's works. The combination of accessible activities and rigorous academic content makes King Richard III approachable for students while maintaining literary depth.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680830853394,"sku":"9781108456067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e958c53e-f5d1-4119-8c40-4dc41890c786.jpg?v=1733943425","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/king-richard-iii-9781108456067","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}