| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
The Taming of the Shrew
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
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| Summary |
"The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and gender roles through the tumultuous relationship between Petruchio and Katherina Minola, known for her sharp tongue and fiery demeanor. The play's humor and wit challenge societal expectations, making it an enduring piece of literature. The opening of the play begins with the Induction, introducing Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a whimsical prank by a lord. This lord plans to make Sly believe he is a nobleman, setting the stage for the following play within a play. The subsequent scenes introduce Lucentio, who has come to Padua to pursue his love, Bianca, while dealing with the formidable Katherina, her elder sister. The dynamics between these characters hint at the ensuing comedic conflicts surrounding courtship and the concept of domination in relationships, engaging the audience in a multifaceted narrative of love and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
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| Subject |
Married people -- Drama
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| Subject |
Sex role -- Drama
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| Subject |
Padua (Italy) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1508 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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