The Methuen Drama Student Editions series comprises expertly annotated texts of modern and classic plays designed for students.
Each edition contains the complete text of the play, as well as expert commentary that provides students with an in-depth look into the play’s background, themes and production history.
Including editions of some of the best-loved and frequently taught GCSE and A Level plays, the series has been designed specifically for students, with helpful notes for classroom discussion, expert commentary and analysis of key themes for independent study and revision.
“Must-haves for any students exploring these modern classics, or indeed anyone teaching literature or drama”
Teach Secondary
What you’ll find in every Student Edition:
- > The complete text of the play
- > An introduction giving the background to the play, alongside discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which it was conceived and created
- > A chronology of the playwright’s life and work, and a review of the play’s production history – as required by many exam boards
- > Questions for further study and exam preparation, with suggestions for primary and secondary reading
New Editions in the series include:
- > Arthur Miller’s The Crucible (9781350245778)
- > Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman (9781350245013)
- > Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge (9781350245785)
- > Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (9781350108516)
Coming soon – publishing September 2024 to February 2025:
- > Danai Gurira’s The Convert (9781350366275)
- > Francis Turnly’s The Great Wave (9781350402379)
- > Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers (9781350386198)
See it in action
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For more information, email schools@bloomsbury.com, follow @MethuenDrama or visit bloomsbury.com/student-editions.
- > Additional support for teachers can be found at each edition’s website entry on bloomsbury.com, which includes author Q&As, discussion questions and classroom posters
- > Every Student Edition is available as a printed paperback or eBook, and can therefore be used in the classroom, at home or on the move!
- > An exclusive 20% school discount is available if purchasing more than 10 copies – school accounts can be set up at bloomsbury.com
