The Taming of the Shrew (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812416716 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 251 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Folger Shakespeare LibraryThe world's leading center for Shakespeare studiesEach edition includes: - Freshly edited text based on the best earlyprinted version of the play- Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play- Scene-by-scene plot summaries- A key to famous lines and phrases- An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language- An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play- Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare booksEssay by Karen NewmanThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.
The bulk of Shakespeare’s working life was spent in the theater world of London, where he established himself professionally by the early 1590s. The couple had three children—an older daughter Susanna and twins, Judith and Hamnet. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.Barbara A.
"It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing?" according to BKW. It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing?Although it's been more than It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing? BKW It's Shakespeare; who are we to critique the writing?Although it's been more than 40 years since I graduated with a degree in English and I've retired from a non-literary career in government, I still read Shakespeare on a regular basis. I'm updating my collection with volumes that will fit into my backpack for travel. This edition meets my needs perfectly.. 0 years since I graduated with a degree in English and I've retired from a non-literary career in government, I still read Shakespeare on a regular basis. I'm updating my collection with volumes that will fit into my backpack for travel. This edition meets my needs perfectly.. "meh" according to Aya. Read it for school, wouldn't read it outside of that. Meh. I was bored and the characters were boring and annoying. Too much 15th century for my progressive heart.. So funny. I watched it with the play online Sierra This was my fav play. So funny. I watched it with the play online. Hilarious!!
Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died in childhood. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.Barbara A. About the Author William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, on England’s Avon River. He enjoyed success not only as a playwright and poet, but also as an actor and shareholder in an acting company. When he was eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. He is a general editor of the New Variorum Shakespeare and author of Early Modern Playhouse Manuscripts and the Editing of Shakespeare and of many papers and articles on the printing and editing of Shakespeare’s plays. The bulk of Shakespeare’s working life was spent in the theater world o