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The Taming of the Shrew

You explore one of Shakespeare's most beloved, and imitated, works.
In this play within a play, Petruchio, the man from Verona, marries Kate (the shrew of the story),
so that Kate's younger sister Bianca may be allowed to take
on several suitors and choose one to marry.

Summaries and commentaries lead you, act by act, through this Shakespearean classic,
and critical essays give you insight into Shakespeare's historical basis for the play,
as well as role playing in The Taming of the Shrew.

Other features that help you study include:

    * A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter
    * Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare
    * A look at Early Modern England intellectual, religious, political, and social context
    * Character analyses of the main characters
    * A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
    * A section on the life and background of William Shakespeare
    * A review section that tests your knowledge

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