The Taming Of The Shrew

by William Shakespeare

Overview

Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men -- the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio -- and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine -- against her will -- and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare's most enjoyable works.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421813677
Publisher:	1st World Publishing
Publication date:	11/12/2005
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Synopsis.

List of Characters.

Character Map.

Cycle of Love.

Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

INTRODUCTION.

Scene 1.

Scene 2.

ACT I.

Scene 1.

Scene 2.

ACT II.

Scene 1.

ACT III.

Scene 1.

Scene 2.

ACT IV.

Scene 1.

Scene 2.

Scene 3.

Scene 4.

Scene 5. 

ACT V.

Scene 1.

Scene 2.

Questions for Reflection.

Editorial Reviews

"The Taming of the Shrew" is one Shakespeare's finest comedic efforts. It is the tale of Lucentio who is in love with Bianca, unfortunately Bianca already has two other suitors and her father will not let her marry until her older ill-tempered sister, Katherine, is married. The second problem is remedied when Petruchio comes to town in search of a wife. Only interested in her money, Petruchio marries Katherine and returns with her to his country house to "tame" her, a task that Petruchio is soon to discover is easier said than done