The Taming of the Shrew - Oxford School Shakespeare Series

This Shakespeare play tells the comedic tale of two young men and the two sisters they meet in Padua. The hopeful Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the seemingly ideal younger daughter. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Wordly Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine against her will, sparking a well-known battle of the sexes.

This edition of The Taming of the Shrew is specially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations. The notes include definitions of difficult words and passages, valuable background information, and suggested assignments to guide students to master Shakespeare's work.

Students of all ages relate to the universal themes of deceit, rebellion, submission, and, ultimately, love.