The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
"The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written between 1590 and 1592. The play follows Petruchio's controversial courtship of Katherina, a headstrong woman considered an undesirable bride. Through psychological and physical tactics, including denying her food and clothing, Petruchio attempts to "tame" her into an obedient wife. Meanwhile, suitors compete for Katherina's younger sister Bianca, employing disguises and deceptions. The play's treatment of gender relations has sparked ongoing
debate about whether it is misogynistic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Taming of the Shrew |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taming_of_the_Shrew |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | Sex role -- Drama |
| Subject | Padua (Italy) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1107 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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