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The Taming of the Shrew

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Pages
160
Published
1671
Language
English

Synopsis

This classic comedy by William Shakespeare follows the story of Petruchio, a fortune hunter who takes on the challenge of wooing and marrying the famously ill-tempered Katherina. Set in Padua, the play explores themes of marriage, societal expectations, and the battle of the sexes with witty dialogue and farcical situations. It's a timeless exploration of relationships, presented in a way that has entertained audiences for centuries.

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and "the Bard of Avon." His surviving works comprise 38–39 plays (depending on classification), 154 sonnets, and several other poems, and have been translated into every major living language and performed more often than those of any other playw...

Characters

KatherinaProtagonist
PetruchioProtagonist
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