Description
In this classic comedy of manners, the fiery and headstrong Katherina is known throughout Padua for her sharp wit and even sharper tongue. When the wealthy Petruchio arrives seeking a wife, he takes on the challenge of wooing and "taming" the shrewish Katherina, leading to a battle of wills filled with humor and surprising revelations. This play explores themes of marriage, social expectations, and the nature of love, all delivered with Shakespeare's signature linguistic brilliance and keen observation of human behavior. The New Folger Library edition provides an accessible and authoritative text, ideal for students and theater enthusiasts alike.
Available Editions
mass_market
Washington Square Press
Published Jan 1, 2004
304 pages
ISBN: 9780743477574
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2017
142 pages
ISBN: 9781976738159
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Details
First Published
1623
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.