The Taming of the Shrew, And, Coriolanus (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Shakespeare

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333086571 ISBN 13 : 9781333086572

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Two enduring Shakespeare plays come alive with expert analysis, notes, and context that help you read, perform, or enjoy them more deeply.

This edition pairs The Taming of the Shrew and Coriolanus with concise introductions, critical commentary, and guiding questions. It frames the plays in their historical moment and offers clear, accessible insight into themes, characters, and dramatic structure. Rich in background details, it helps you understand how these works have evolved in performance and interpretation, without spoiling the experience of reading or staging them today.

• Historical and textual context to situate each play within Shakespeare’s career and the era.


• Character lists, scene summaries, and notes on key passages to aid study and performance.


• Critical perspectives and thematic guidance that illuminate motives, conflicts, and dramatic stakes.


• Study questions and discussion prompts that foster deeper engagement with the texts.

Ideal for students, teachers, actors, or any reader seeking a deeper, more approachable take on these two classic works.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592.The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself. The nobleman then has the play performed for Sly's diversion. The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments—the "taming"—until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's more desirable sister, Bianca. The play's allegedly misogynistic elements have become the subject of considerable controversy, particularly among modern scholars, audiences, and readers. This volume contains the play.

Biographie de l'auteur

William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was an English poet, playwright, 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 extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333086571
• ISBN 13: 9781333086572
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 356
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