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.

Presents the text of the play about a man who sets out to tame his shrewish wife, and includes an essay on the play in performance, annotated bibliographies, and other reference information.

Presents the edited text of Shakespeare's play about a man who sets out to subdue a shrewish wife, and includes explanatory notes, accounts of the author's life and theater, illustrations, and a critical evaluation.

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.

Presents the complete text to William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew" with an easy-to-understand translation on facing pages, helping students better understand the work and its meaning.