Description
Romeo and Juliet (Active Shakespeare Edition) by William Shakespeare is a South African school edition of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, published by Maskew Miller Learning as part of the Active Shakespeare series. The book is specially designed for high school learners studying English literature and drama.
Unlike a standard Shakespeare text, the Active Shakespeare edition uses an interactive, learner-friendly approach that helps students better understand the language, themes, characters, and historical background of the play. The text is presented in an engaging double-page format with glossaries, illustrations, notes, activities, and discussion prompts throughout.
Key features include:
- The full text of Romeo and Juliet
- Simplified explanations of difficult Shakespearean language
- Character, theme, and plot analysis
- Activities and questions after each act
- Historical background on Elizabethan theatre and Shakespeare’s world
- Visual layouts and graphics to make the play more accessible and engaging for learners
- Useful for classroom study, exam preparation, and literature analysis
This edition is commonly prescribed in South African schools for English Home Language and First Additional Language literature studies.
