The Excellence in Texts Higher Level 2026 textbook for Leaving Certificate English Higher Level Paper 2 and includes the complete text of Macbeth. Full play text with analysis and annotation and two comparative study options.

The complete text of Macbeth with:

• Clear, student-friendly annotation to explain unfamiliar words and phrases
• Summaries, key quotes and questions for each scene
• Comprehensive study notes and analysis on important characters and key themes
• Invaluable section on Approaching the Essay, complete with sample answers

Two options for comparative study:

• Option One: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, Sive by John B. Keane and
  The Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank Darabont
• Option Two: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Crucible by Arthur Miller
  and Barbie directed by Greta Gerwig

Each comparative option includes comprehensive notes on each of the three modes of comparison, analysis grids showing students how to compare and contrast their texts using comparative phrases, and past exam questions.

Excellence in Texts is the only textbook offering students comparative notes along with their complete single text. Complete your preparation for Paper 2 with our poetry anthology, Verse.