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100			_aShakespeare, William, _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe taming of the shrew / _cWilliam Shakespeare.
264		1	_aNew Delhi : _bTimeless Books, _c[2024].
300			_a146 pages ; _c20 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
505	0		_aIntroduction. 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.
520			_a"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.
650		0	_aMan-woman relationships _xDrama.
650		0	_aMarried people _xDrama.
650		0	_aSex role _xDrama.
651		0	_aPadua (Italy) _xDrama.
655		7	_2gsafd _aComedies.
655		7	_2lcgft _aDrama.
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