taming of the shrew

Discusses the theatrical context of the play, staging problems, critical interpretation, its structure and its sources--both in the literary and folktale traditions.

Contains the complete script, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of difficult words, and activities.

In depth biography of literary figure in question. Each essay is introduced by a concise summation of the contributing author's themes and insights. Chronology of author's life and career.

Since its publication in the late sixteenth century, The Taming of the Shrew has been staged, filmed, and reinterpreted countless times. This beloved Shakespearean comedy is still celebrated today, though unlike the audiences in Shakespeare's time, contemporary audiences share their responses to the play on social media! Reading Shakespeare Today: The Taming of the Shrew provides historical context for the play, reviews the themes and motifs that make it timeless, and investigates how the comedy fits into our modern world.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play about the volatile courtship between Katherine and Petruchio, who sets out to subdue Katherine's legendary temper and win her dowry, side-by-side with a modern version; discusses the author and the theater of his time; and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Cass McKay has landed the role of Kate in "The Taming of the Shrew" for her summer apprentice program with a renowned Vermont Shakespeare theater company. The problem is that Drew, a complete troll of a boy, is her leading man, and her bunkmate, Amy, has fallen for him. Not willing to let Amy throw herself at such a jerk, Cass decides to give Drew a personality makeover so he is worthy of her. However, Shakespeare's play plays itself out offstage as her plan backfires.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play about the volatile courtship between Katherine and Petruchio, who sets out to subdue Katherine's legendary temper and win her dowry, side-by-side with a modern version; discusses the author and the theater of his time; and provides quizzes and other study activities.

An abridged version of Shakespeare's play in which two disguised, competing suitors clamour for the hand of beautiful Bianca whilst gold-digging Petruchio agrees to wed her viciously ill-tempered sister Kate, and includes stage directions and character suggestions.

Series of lectures on Shakespeare and his works.

A guide to reading "The Taming of the Shrew" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.