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Four Great Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew - A (ISBN 9780451527318) brings together one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comic masterpieces with a modern sensibility that invites readers to question traditional courtship and power dynamics. The full title signals a curated edition, pairing wit, gender play, and social satire in a compact, energetic form.
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The Taming of the Shrew unfolds in a bustling Padua and the adjoining scenes of a lively wedding masquerade, where witty banter and farcical schemes propel a plot about matching wit with will. A headstrong noblewoman, Katherine, is thrust into a social experiment by suitors and observers who test the boundaries of authority, affection, and mutual respect. Through disguises, bets, and spirited dialogue, the play explores how love, power, and partnership can evolve from confrontation into compromise.
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William Shakespeare, the towering figure of English literature, crafted this play during the late Renaissance, shaping a theatrical tradition that blends language, character, and social observation. His deft handling of gender roles, humor, and human foible has made The Taming of the Shrew a focal point for discussions on adaptation, performance, and cultural context across centuries.
In brief
A sharp, provocative comedy that pairs sparkling verse with lasting questions about control and affection, offering both entertainment and insight into the complexities of partnership.
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About the work
Four Great Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew - A (ISBN 9780451527318) brings together one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comic masterpieces with a modern sensibility that invites readers to question traditional courtship and power dynamics. The full title signals a curated edition, pairing wit, gender play, and social satire in a compact, energetic form.
Summary
The Taming of the Shrew unfolds in a bustling Padua and the adjoining scenes of a lively wedding masquerade, where witty banter and farcical schemes propel a plot about matching wit with will. A headstrong noblewoman, Katherine, is thrust into a social experiment by suitors and observers who test the boundaries of authority, affection, and mutual respect. Through disguises, bets, and spirited dialogue, the play explores how love, power, and partnership can evolve from confrontation into compromise.
About the author
William Shakespeare, the towering figure of English literature, crafted this play during the late Renaissance, shaping a theatrical tradition that blends language, character, and social observation. His deft handling of gender roles, humor, and human foible has made The Taming of the Shrew a focal point for discussions on adaptation, performance, and cultural context across centuries.
In brief
A sharp, provocative comedy that pairs sparkling verse with lasting questions about control and affection, offering both entertainment and insight into the complexities of partnership.
Details of the book - Four Great Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Twelfth Night; The Tempest (Signet Classic Shakespeare)
EAN (ISBN-13): 9780451527318
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0451527313
Paperback
Publishing year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin
437 Pages
Weight: 0,213 kg
Language: eng/Englisch
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ISBN/EAN: 0451527313
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0-451-52731-3, 978-0-451-52731-8
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