The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

The Taming of the Shrew

William Shakespeare

158 pages first pub 1594 (editions)

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This annotated collection of three early modern English plays on the provocative theme of domestic domination allows readers to explore the fascinating relationship between Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew a play unusual among Shakespeare's i...

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Moods

funny 70%
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

fast 50%
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

3.45

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