The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew is a work of literature classified within the Shakespearean comedy genre . As a Shakespearean comedy, it follows the conventions established by William Shakespeare's theatrical works in this category, which typically involve romantic entanglements, witty wordplay, and resolutions that conclude with marriages or reconciliations. The play centers on the relationship between Katharina, a headstrong woman, and Petruchio, a gentleman who undertakes to "tame" her through various manipulative strategies. The work explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and power dynamics within Elizabethan society, ultimately culminating in a resolution where Katharina delivers a famous monologue about a wife's duty to obey her husband. The play has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen, with interpretations ranging from straightforward presentations of the original text to more contemporary revisions that examine the problematic aspects of the taming narrative.
The Taming of the Shrew
Summary
The Taming of the Shrew is a dramatic work[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of dramatic_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Taming of the Shrew authored William Shakespeare[3].
- The Taming of the Shrew's instance of is recorded as dramatic work[4].
- The Taming of the Shrew's genre is Shakespearean comedy[5].
- The Taming of the Shrew's Commons category is recorded as The Taming of the Shrew[6].
- The Taming of the Shrew's language of work or name is recorded as English[7].
- 1591 marks the founding of The Taming of the Shrew[8].
- The Taming of the Shrew was released on 1623[9].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Petruchio[10].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Katherina Minola[11].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Bianca Minola[12].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Baptista Minola[13].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Lucentio[14].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Vincentio[15].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Gremio[16].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Hortensio[17].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Grumio[18].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Tranio[19].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Biondello[20].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Curtis[21].
- The Taming of the Shrew's characters is recorded as Christopher Sly[22].
- The Taming of the Shrew's has edition or translation is recorded as The Taming of the Shrew[23].
- The Taming of the Shrew's has edition or translation is recorded as Ugłaskanie sekutnicy[24].
- The Taming of the Shrew's has edition or translation is recorded as The Taming of the Shrew[25].
- The Taming of the Shrew's has edition or translation is recorded as Musar sorerah[26].
- The Taming of the Shrew's has edition or translation is recorded as Q114710301[27].
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Authorship and Creation
The Taming of the Shrew authored William Shakespeare[3].
Publication
The Taming of the Shrew was released on 1623[9]. Its language of work or name is recorded as English[7]. Its genre is Shakespearean comedy[5].
Material and Period
The Taming of the Shrew dates from the Renaissance[28].
Why It Matters
The Taming of the Shrew ranks in the top 4% of dramatic_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]