Taming of the Shrew, The

By Shakespeare, William

Book Id: WPLBN0002950125
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File Size: 70.31 MB
Reproduction Date: 2010

Title:	Taming of the Shrew, The
Author:	Shakespeare, William
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Dramatic Works, Play, Comedy
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Taming of the Shrew, The
Historic Publication Date:	1616
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


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Description
The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, and was inspired by classical Roman comedy and the Italian commedia dell'arte. Baptista Minola, a rich gentleman of Padua, has two daughters: Katherina, renowned for her sharp tongue, and Bianca, who is sought after by multiple suitors. Baptista decides that Bianca cannot marry until her elder sister finds a husband. Enter Petruchio, who has come to wive it wealthily in Padua, and who is convinced by Bianca's suitors to woo Katherina. The play ultimately poses the question of who is the bigger shrew: Kate or Petruchio. The subplot involves the subterfuge employed by Lucentio to woo the lovely Bianca. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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Play, Comedy, Romance