Hodgdon, Barbara

The Taming of the Shrew - Arden Shakespeare

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ISBN 13:
9781903436936
author:
Hodgdon, Barbara
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Arden Shakespeare
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.4 x 2.4 cm
Genre:
Drama
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.43

Description

The Taming of the Shrew Third Series by William Shakespeare is a unique and enduring work that continues to spark debate among scholars and theatre enthusiasts alike. This edition sets out to disentangle the complex history surrounding its reception, presenting a fresh perspective on the play.

By including the full text of The Taming of A Shrew in an appendix, this publication offers a more nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's exuberant and disturbing marital farce. The Introduction and Commentary delve into the critical and theatrical debate surrounding the play, while the comprehensive editing of the playtext provides a new reading experience.

Barbara Hodgdon's insightful commentary adds a stimulating layer of analysis to this edition, inviting readers to explore the complexities of this popular yet challenging comedy in their own way.

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