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A comedy by William Shakespeare about the courtship and marriage of Petruchio and Katherina, a headstrong woman who is "tamed" by her husband. Learn about the plot, characters, themes, adaptations, and controversies of this classic play.
Jul 31, 2015 · The Taming of the Shrew begins with an “induction” in which a nobleman plays a trick on a beggar, Christopher Sly, treating Sly as if he is a nobleman who has lost his memory. A play is staged for Sly—the play that we know as The Taming of the Shrew.
Sep 20, 2024 · The Taming of the Shrew, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1590–94 and first printed in the First Folio in 1623. The play describes the volatile courtship between the shrewish Katharina and the canny Petruchio, who is determined to subdue Katharina’s legendary temper and win her dowry.
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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, written in the early 1590s, is a comedic play that explores themes of courtship, gender roles, and societal expectations. Set in Padua, the play follows the courtship of the strong-willed and outspoken Katherina, known as Kate, and the assertive Petruchio.
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A comprehensive overview of Shakespeare's comedy about a man who marries a shrewish woman and tries to tame her. Learn about the plot, the characters, the themes, and the historical context of this classic play.
Explore Shakespeare's comedy of love and marriage, with full text, essays, resources, and images. Learn about the play's plot, themes, characters, language, and history.
