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The taming of the shrew / William Shakespeare.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New Delhi : Timeless Books, [2024]Description: 146 pages ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9788131973608
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 822.33 Sh152t 22
LOC classification:
  • PR2832 .S53 2024
Contents:
Introduction. Before an alehouse on a heath ; A bedchamber in the Lord's house -- Act I. Padua. A public place ; Padua. Before Hortensio's house -- Act II. Padua. A room in Baptista's house -- Act III. Padua. A room in Baptista's house ; The same. Before Baptista's house -- Act IV. A hall in Petruchio's country house ; Padua. Before Baptista's house ; A room in Petruchio's house ; Padua. Before Baptista's house ; A public road -- Act V. Padua. Before Lucentio's house ; A room in Lucentio's house.
Summary: "The Taming of the Shrew follows the courtship of Petruchio and Katharina - the shrew - whose headstrong nature and fiery temper make her an unlikely candidate for marriage. Petruchio undertakes the challenge of taming her and winning her dowry, leading to a battle of wits and wills. The play also follows the competition among Hortensio, Gremio, and Lucentio to marry Katharina's sister, Bianca. Through humorous dialogue and complex characters, the play examines the nature of marriage and the balance of power within relationships. It explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, marriage for wealth, and societal expectations. Shakespeare's masterful use of clever dialogue, filled with puns and wordplay, makes this comedic play both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. The play's ability to entertain while provoking critical reflection on societal norms and human behaviour secures its place as a beloved and frequently performed work in the Shakespearean canon"-- Back cover.
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Introduction. Before an alehouse on a heath ; A bedchamber in the Lord's house -- Act I. Padua. A public place ; Padua. Before Hortensio's house -- Act II. Padua. A room in Baptista's house -- Act III. Padua. A room in Baptista's house ; The same. Before Baptista's house -- Act IV. A hall in Petruchio's country house ; Padua. Before Baptista's house ; A room in Petruchio's house ; Padua. Before Baptista's house ; A public road -- Act V. Padua. Before Lucentio's house ; A room in Lucentio's house.

"The Taming of the Shrew follows the courtship of Petruchio and Katharina - the shrew - whose headstrong nature and fiery temper make her an unlikely candidate for marriage. Petruchio undertakes the challenge of taming her and winning her dowry, leading to a battle of wits and wills. The play also follows the competition among Hortensio, Gremio, and Lucentio to marry Katharina's sister, Bianca. Through humorous dialogue and complex characters, the play examines the nature of marriage and the balance of power within relationships. It explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, marriage for wealth, and societal expectations.
Shakespeare's masterful use of clever dialogue, filled with puns and wordplay, makes this comedic play both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. The play's ability to entertain while provoking critical reflection on societal norms and human behaviour secures its place as a beloved and frequently performed work in the Shakespearean canon"-- Back cover.

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