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The taming of the shrew / [William Shakespeare] ; edited by Roma Gill.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Oxford school ShakespearePublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.Edition: 2nd rev. edDescription: xvii, 136 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0198320353
  • 9780198320357
  • 0198320345 (SCHOOLS ED.)
  • 9780198320340 (SCHOOLS ED.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 822.33
LOC classification:
  • PR 2832 S527t 2001
Contents:
Introduction -- About the play -- Leading characters in the play -- Synopsis -- Taming of the Shrew: Commentary -- Shakespeare's verse -- Source, date, and text -- Characters in the play -- Taming of the Shrew -- Appendix A; Christopher Sly -- Appendix B: Manning Hawk -- Classwork and examinations: Discussion of themes and topics -- Character study -- Activities -- Context questions -- Critical appreciation -- Essays -- Projects -- Background: Government -- Religion -- Education -- Language -- Drama -- Theatre -- Selected further reading -- William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 -- List of Shakespeare's plays.
Summary: The Oxford School Shakespeare has become the preferred introduction to the literary legacy of the greatest playwright in the English language. This exclusive collection of the Bard's best works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare's rich literary legacy. Each play is presented complete and unabridged. Every book is well illustrated, and starts with a commentary and character summary, Scene synopses and character summaries clarify complex plots, while incisive essays explore the historical context and Shakespeare's sources. Each book ends with a complete list of Shakespeare's plays and a brief chronology of the Bard's life. The detailed explanatory notes are written clearly and positioned right next to the text -- no more squinting at tiny footnotes or flipping pages back and forth in search of endnotes! The new edition of the series features new covers and new illustrations, including both new drawings and photos from recent productions of Shakespeare's plays around the globe. In addition, the notes and the introductory material have been completely revised to reflect new research and enhance clarity and accessibility. Finally, the entire text has been redesigned and reset to improve readability.
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Vol info Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) PR 2832 S527t 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000054610

Previous ed.: 1992.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- About the play -- Leading characters in the play -- Synopsis -- Taming of the Shrew: Commentary -- Shakespeare's verse -- Source, date, and text -- Characters in the play -- Taming of the Shrew -- Appendix A; Christopher Sly -- Appendix B: Manning Hawk -- Classwork and examinations: Discussion of themes and topics -- Character study -- Activities -- Context questions -- Critical appreciation -- Essays -- Projects -- Background: Government -- Religion -- Education -- Language -- Drama -- Theatre -- Selected further reading -- William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 -- List of Shakespeare's plays.

The Oxford School Shakespeare has become the preferred introduction to the literary legacy of the greatest playwright in the English language. This exclusive collection of the Bard's best works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare's rich literary legacy. Each play is presented complete and unabridged. Every book is well illustrated, and starts with a commentary and character summary, Scene synopses and character summaries clarify complex plots, while incisive essays explore the historical context and Shakespeare's sources. Each book ends with a complete list of Shakespeare's plays and a brief chronology of the Bard's life. The detailed explanatory notes are written clearly and positioned right next to the text -- no more squinting at tiny footnotes or flipping pages back and forth in search of endnotes! The new edition of the series features new covers and new illustrations, including both new drawings and photos from recent productions of Shakespeare's plays around the globe. In addition, the notes and the introductory material have been completely revised to reflect new research and enhance clarity and accessibility. Finally, the entire text has been redesigned and reset to improve readability.

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