taming of the shrew

A guide to reading and understanding "The Taming of the Shrew" that contains biographical information about Shakespeare, essays about the play's themes, characters, and plot, and primary and secondary bibliographies for further research.

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.

A study guide to Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew," featuring a selection of criticism and commentaries from throughout history, a plot summary, analysis of key passages, a list of characters, and a profile of the playwright.