"The Taming of the Shrew" (Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages) - Hardcover

The ""Taming of the Shrew"" remains one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The loving ""battle of the sexes"" between its protagonists, Kate and Petruchio, is a theme of nearly universal relevance in Western literature. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on ""The Taming of the Shrew"". Students will also benefit from the additional features included in this volume, such as an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.