The Taming of the Shrew -- William Shakespeare

<br>Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this scathing account of manners and matrimony--along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: <p/>- an original Introduction to The Taming of the Shrew<br>- incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work<br>- commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers<br>- photographs of key RSC productions<br>- an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays <p/>Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.<br><br><b>Author:</b> William Shakespeare<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Group<br><b>Published:</b> 09/14/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.44lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.30h x 5.08w x 0.59d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780812969290<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. The facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He was one of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a merchant of some standing in his community. William probably went to the King's New School in Stratford, but he had no university education. In Nov