num_pages: 152
description: The Taming of the Shrew is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century. The story follows the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman from Verona, and Katherina, the titular ""shrew"" of the play. Katherina is known for her sharp tongue and bad temper, which has made her undesirable to potential suitors. Petruchio, however, sees her as a challenge and sets out to ""tame"" her through various means of manipulation and psychological warfare.The play is set in Padua, Italy, and features a cast of colorful characters, including Katherina's younger sister Bianca, who is the object of many suitors' affections, and a group of bumbling servants who provide comic relief throughout the play. The Taming of the Shrew explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the nature of love and marriage.Despite its controversial subject matter, The Taming of the Shrew remains one of Shakespeare's most popular plays and has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen. It is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.The more my wrong, the more his spite appears. What, did he marrie me to famish me? Beggers that come vnto my fathers doore, Vpon intreatie haue a present almes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Taming of the Shrew
titlecomplete: The Taming of the Shrew
genres: Fiction, Plays, Theatre, Poetry, Drama, Comedy, School, Romance, Literature, Classics
ratings_count: 168415
series: The 30-Minute Shakespeare
publisher: Kessinger Publishing