The Taming of the Shrew (Collins Classics)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Taming of the Shrew (Collins Classics)
By (Author) William Shakespeare
HarperCollins Publishers
William Collins
19th September 2013
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Classic and pre-20th century plays
Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Comedic plays
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
Literary companions, book reviews and guides
Theatre studies
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Ancient Greek and Roman literature
822.33
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 111mm, Height 178mm, Spine 10mm
100g
Description
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Bianca is beautiful and demure, with a plethora of wood-be suitors, but marriage is forbidden until her older sister Katherina finds a suitable match. The hitch Fiery Katherina has sworn to deny the hand or demands of any would-be suitor. That is, until she meets her match in the wily Petrucio. As Katherinas own sharp tongue is met by Petrucios feigned cruelty, the shrew apparently capitulates. Or does she
This controversial comic tale, famously adapted into Cole Porters Kiss Me Kate and 10 Things I Hate About You, has divided and amused audiences for over 400 years in an unforgettable battle of wits.
Author Bio
William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and was an eminent dramatist. His plays are perenially adapted and re-interpreted within different contexts. There is much mystery and a timeless fascination around Shakespeare's as a person and as a writer.
