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276 pages • first pub 1594 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 September 2015
Description
A relentlessly witty battle of the sexes, William Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew is edited by G.R. Hibbard, with an introduction by Margaret Jane Kidnie in Penguin Shakespeare. The beautiful but sharp-tongued 'shrew' Katherina has sw...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,401 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 44%
challenging 32%
dark 19%
reflective 14%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationshipMinor
Violence
276 pages • first pub 1594 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 24 September 2015
Description
A relentlessly witty battle of the sexes, William Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew is edited by G.R. Hibbard, with an introduction by Margaret Jane Kidnie in Penguin Shakespeare. The beautiful but sharp-tongued 'shrew' Katherina has sw...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,401 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 44%
challenging 32%
dark 19%
reflective 14%
sad 8%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationshipMinor
Violence