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The Taming of the Shrew

The Pelican Shakespeare
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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare is a comedic play that delves into themes of marriage and gender roles. It follows the courtship of Katherina, a spirited and strong-willed woman, by Petruchio, who is determined to tame her rebellious nature. As he employs unconventional methods to win her over, the play explores the dynamics of love and power within relationships.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a classic comedic play that explores themes of love, power, and gender roles. With its lively characters and witty dialogue, it offers an entertaining reflection on societal norms and relationships during the Elizabethan era.

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The Taming of the Shrew

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This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st century by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used.

With all-new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars, and theatre professionals alike.

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare is one of the celebrated plays included in this series, offering rich insights and a fresh perspective on this classic work.

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The Pelican Shakespeare series, including The Taming of the Shrew, is praised for its attractive presentation and is noted as an invaluable resource for students. Esteemed figures in literature and academia highlight its utility and quality in both appearance and content.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143128625

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Plume

Contributors:

  • Edited by Stephen Orgel
  • Edited by A.R. Braunmuller

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. The facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He died on April 23, 1616, and was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. Stephen Orgel(editor) is the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of the Humanities at Stanford University and general editor of the Cambridge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture.

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