The Taming of the Shrew (Folger Shakespeare Library Series)

Text is frustrating

This is a scanned version where the scanner didn't pick up the words properly. This version is unreadable!

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Diffcult to read

It takes some patience but you can eventually get through it

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Books roll

It was very good and I really liked it

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one of his best.

one of my favorite shakespeare plays. truely comical.

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Do not buy the free versions

Do not bother buying the free version of any classics! They are more stress then is worth something that is free. They are always messed up either in text/format, or they simply do not open. I really am sick of random symbols randomly in the text! If you are going to get a classic ebook, stick with the barnes and noble classic series. I have found they open and read correctly. You have to pay for this series but they are stress free!


Ebook rant aside, I have to say The Taming of the Shrew is a good read if you like reading Shakespeare. I'd recommend it.

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Play=great; supplemental materials=AWESOME

Having performed "Taming of the Shrew" for a local college, I was already familiar with Shakespeare's ubiquitous Comedy of the Sexes. Reading this edition, not only was I pleasantly reminded of the genius of the Bard, but surprised by the depth and richness of the supplemental articles and information contained in this book. The footnotes and language clarifications are terrific, and the articles themselves (including the obligatory description of Elizabethan England and a cross reference of plays, films, and performance pieces inspired by "Shrew") are full and informative. Good read.

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excellent

The Taming of the Shrew is one of the best Shakespeare's comedies. It is absolutely hilarious and, for once, the plot is fairly straightforward. Everyone should read this.

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Shakespeare's Shrew

This story is not one of a woman tamed, but of a passionate relationship between two equally matched, brilliant, and attractive people, who have an immediate attraction for one another. When Katharina agrees with Petruchio that the sun is a candle rush, she is not so much acquiescing as she is learning to be playful. She is becoming civilized and using her ample wit and passion in a more focused way. Her family had always given in to her bad temper and tantrums, but had not shown her love. Petruchio really loved and wanted her, and not just for her money. Initially he said that he was out for a rich bride, but after seeing her, he wanted her! She loved and wanted him, as evidenced by the fact that she cried when he was late to their wedding, not of broken pride, but of a broken heart. When he asked her to kiss him in the street, she did so, as an act of rebellion WITH him! In the end, her speech was very tongue in cheek, and she and Petruchio were playing the others. Chastising those who had chastised her so often gave her great pleasure. She was the most intelligent and respectful wife after all - because she was respected! The other wives were not as good as Kate, and certainly not as interesting! Petruchio had gotten the best woman, an equal in his eyes, and they had the utmost love and respect for each other. Shakespeare loved his women, and made all of them strong!

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Taming of the Shrew

I had to read this book/play for my language arts class. At first I wasn't excited to read it at all, but I ended up loving it! It takes a little bit of work to understand but it is hilarious as well as the movie with Elizabeth Taylor. I truly think this was one of Shakespeare's best plays. I absolutely loved it, Katherine was my favorite character! :)

Amazing

I never though I could like shakespeare until I read this book! I'm a big fan of his now and this is definately one of my favorite shakespeare's books! :)

Horrible!

I cannot even read this...thing! It is inconsivable to even consider this a book. This is a play, not a joyfull story to read while sipping lemonade on the front porch!

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Haha

Yaaaaaa innapropriate book

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Somewhat Chauvanistic, but funny

The Taming of the Shrew is a very.....unique works. It is funny, and creative, but it contains too much suggestive material and it is very sexist. In the end, it is pathetic what Kate does. I mean, that is completely wrong, but the other places in the book it was very enjoyable.

A Sexist Play

'The Taming of the Shrew' wans't ment to be a sexist play. If it was written today, it would be. But since it was written in rennesance times, it was supposed to be a comedy.

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A daring, wild, and wickedly funny play..

The Taming of the Shrew is Shakespeare at his sardonic and biting best. Combining love with diabolical humor and endless, bitter fighting between the angry, mean, but passionate Katherine and the loving, trustworthy, and intelligent Petruchio in Venice Italy, makes this his most ambitious, marvelous, and magnificent comedy ever. Rambunctiously comical, and touching tale told with sparkling talent.

The Turning Point

I never thought of Shakespear as enjoyable Reading material until I read 'The Taming of the Shrew'. I loved the book so much I fell on love with his writing style

Good book, or bad book that is the question...

I didn't like the book in general. It starts out rocky and gets better towards the middle but the ending stinks! The conclusion of the book totally ruined the book for me.

A classic of classics

When drama goes hand in hand with comedy, a fantastic and peculiar pair enters the stage. It is quite difficult to achieve that strange feeling in which the reader is able to find pity in joy, as Shakespeare was able to do when writing his comedy The Taming of the Shrew. Baptista is stubborn to let his favourite and younger daughter Bianca get married after finding a suitor for the shrewish Katherina, his oldest daughter. As a consequence, a complicated mockery is carried out and anyone displays a true identity both literally and metaphorically. Besides the humorous joke and its funny characters, compassion is clearly shown. A classic that a reader will never forget. Furthermore than a simple play, Shakespeare also criticized the submissive role of women as well as the poor treatment of servants, always from a comic view, which is a useful way to understand the Elizabethan period, with its habits and customs. Although it may not be too realistic and the actions are sometimes extravagant to happen in true life, it does not let the reader get bored and he/ she will find that the book is easily and quickly read. Once again, a classic that everybody should read in order to start changing those problems that have persisted for ages: women¿s role in society and everyone¿s right to have a satisfactory treatment through injustice.

Great Book!!!

Great book in which the annotated footnotes are outstanding. Easy to read and understand. Definitely a must for any true Shakespeare fan.

If you haven't read this book yet, your missing out

Shakespear is Awesome. Taming of the Shrew is a hilarious comedy. If you haven't read this book, you are missing out.