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 he "tames" through psychological and physical torments until she becomes compliant and obedient. A subplot depicts suitors competing for Katherina's younger sister Bianca, considered the "ideal" woman. Framed by a trick played on a drunken tinker, the play has sparked ongoing debate about whether it
is misogynistic, yet remains one of Shakespeare's most adapted works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Taming of the Shrew |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1508 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taming_of_the_Shrew |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (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. | 1772 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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