The taming of the shrew / Shakespeare, William

Contains the unabridged text of the comedy about a bad-tempered woman who is tamed by the man who claims her for his wife; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Provides a brief overview of the play, offers information about the format of the text, and presents a scene-by-scene analysis. Includes a chronology of Shakespeare's works, his career in the theater, and performances of the play.

Describes the volatile courtship between the shrewish Katherine and the canny Petruchio, who is determined to subdue Katherine's legendary temper and win her dowry.

A play about the tempestuous courtship between Katharina and Petruchio, who sets out to calm Katharina's temper and gain her dowry.