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The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew
The beautiful but sharp-tongued 'shrew' Katherina has sworn never to accept the demands of any would-be husband. Her younger sister Bianca, meanwhile, is forbidden to be married until Katherina finds a suitable match - much to the dismay of Bianca's suitors, Hortensio and Gremio.
The beautiful and sharp-tongued Katherina has sworn never to accept the demands of any would-be husband. But when she is pursued by the wily Petruchio, it seems that she has finally met her match.
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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.
The beautiful but sharp-tongued Katherina has sworn never to accept the demands of any would-be husband. But when she is pursued by the wily Petruchio, it seems that she has finally met her match. And as he meets her own caustic words with a feigned, capricious cruelty, Katherina quickly comes to understand the absurdity of her shrewish behaviour, in one of the greatest of all comic battles of the sexes.
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The Taming of the Shrew is generally considered a controversial yet entertaining Shakespearean comedy with its vibrant characters and witty dialogues. The play is praised for its exploration of themes like gender roles and social hierarchy, though it also faces criticism for its portrayal of misogyny. Many reviewers highlight the complex relationship between Petruchio and Katherina and its varied interpretations over time.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141396583
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by M. J. Kidnie
- Revised by M. J. Kidnie
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 214g
Pages: 288
About the Author
William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Margaret Jane Kidnie is Professor of English at the University of Western Ontario.
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