Description

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare s controversial comedy. Featuring the tumultuous relationship of Petruchio and the headstrong Katherina, this popular comedy goes beyond courtship to explore what happens after a determined man marries a woman who refuses to be tamed. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: – An overview of Shakespeare s life, world, and theater
– A special introduction to the play by the editor, Robert B. Heilman
– Sources from which Shakespeare derived The Taming of the Shrew
– Dramatic criticism from Richard Hosley, Maynard Mack, Germaine Greer, and others
– A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
– Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
– And more…