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The Taming of the Shrew (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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Love and marriage are the concerns of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Lucentio’s marriage to Bianca is prompted by his idealized love of an apparently ideal woman. Petruchio’s wooing of Katherine, however, is free of idealism. Petruchio takes money from Bianca’s suitors to woo her, since Katherine must marry before her sister by her father’s decree; he also arranges the dowry with her father. Petruchio is then ready to marry Katherine, even against her will. Katherine, the shrew of the play’s title, certainly acts much changed. But have she and Petruchio learned to love each other? Or is the marriage based on terror and deception? The authoritative edition of The Taming of the Shrew from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading Essay by Karen Newman The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; Updated edition (January 1, 2004)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 074347757X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP1340L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 1 x 6.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #15,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in British & Irish Dramas & Plays #19 in Shakespeare Dramas & Plays #498 in Classic Literature & Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • A surprisingly affordable classic
This is another in a long line of amazing stories from this time period. Well worth the price and the "language barrier".
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024 by Ted Hatfield

  • Shakespeare! Enough said.
Doth I like Shakespeare?? Not until I hath read the Folger version!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024 by Charlene C. Sloan

  • Regalo
Mi sobrina quedó feliz con su regalo. Ella me lo pidió y yo le complací
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024 by Kenia Q.

  • An interesting read!
I enjoyed it very much! Most of the characters were not very well developed but some were developed, more than others. Of the five comedies I read recently, this one, Love's Labour's Lost, Much Ado about Nothing, Twelfth Night, and Measure for Measure, I found this the 2nd most interesting after Twelfth Night. I am a beginning reader of Shakespeare. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015 by N. Elliott

  • Good product
Good product
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024 by Mac

  • Great book.
I bought this to use in a graduate college course. It was nice to have a copy I could highlight and carry with me. Quick delivery. Great product.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023 by Monica Marks

  • Great clear version with a lot of extras
This was a great comprehensive treatment of a play that I only vaguely remembered from seeing a television version of it decades ago. The scholarship behind this version was really excellent. Hardly anything to find fault with. It even slips into some of the bigger pockets of my winter coats. My hat's off to the people at the Folger Shakespeare Library. I hope they have a great time next April when the Bard's 450th anniversary is celebrated. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2013 by J. Decker

  • Meh
Another comedy that drew some laughs from me. I was disappointed by the manipulation by the men towards the women. Then again I am viewing this from modern times. Despite all of that was a good play although it was drawn out.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020 by Mia

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