The Taming of the Shrew

<p><strong>The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's controversial comedy.</strong><br /><br />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.</p> <p>This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:<br /><br />&bull; An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br />&bull; A special introduction to the play by the editor, Robert B. Heilman<br />&bull; Sources from which Shakespeare derived <em>The Taming of the Shrew</em><br />&bull; Dramatic criticism from&Acirc;&nbsp;Richard Hosley, Maynard Mack, Germaine Greer, and others<br />&bull; A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions<br />&bull; Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text<br />&bull; And more...</p>