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Title: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]

Note: Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Contents: The taming of the shrew -- All's well that ends well -- Twelfth night; or, what you will -- The winter's tale.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online
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Summary: "The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]" by Shakespeare is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes prominent works such as "The Taming of the Shrew," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Twelfth Night; or, What You Will," and "The Winter's Tale," showcasing Shakespeare's mastery in comedy and drama. The likely topics revolve around themes of love, power dynamics in relationships, and societal expectations, along with richly drawn characters who navigate the complexities of courtship and familial duty. At the start of the volume, the opening scenes of "The Taming of the Shrew" introduce Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a playful ruse by a lord and his servants, who seek to convince him that he is, in fact, a nobleman. This leads into the main narrative that focuses on the tempestuous relationship between Petruchio and Katharina, highlighting their initial conflicts and fiery exchanges. Meanwhile, Lucentio arrives in Padua, infatuated with Katharina's sister Bianca, setting the stage for a web of courtship entanglements influenced by the shrewish elder sister and her suitors. The juxtaposition of Sly’s comedic predicament and the serious romantic pursuits establishes a fascinating interplay between class, gender roles, and the dynamics of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Editor: Clark, William George, 1821-1878

Editor: Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914

EBook No.: 50559

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:50559:2 2015-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wright, William Aldis Clark, William George Shakespeare, William en 1
2024-11-09T01:57:42Z The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]

This edition has images.

Title: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]

Note: Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Contents: The taming of the shrew -- All's well that ends well -- Twelfth night; or, what you will -- The winter's tale.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]" by Shakespeare is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes prominent works such as "The Taming of the Shrew," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Twelfth Night; or, What You Will," and "The Winter's Tale," showcasing Shakespeare's mastery in comedy and drama. The likely topics revolve around themes of love, power dynamics in relationships, and societal expectations, along with richly drawn characters who navigate the complexities of courtship and familial duty. At the start of the volume, the opening scenes of "The Taming of the Shrew" introduce Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a playful ruse by a lord and his servants, who seek to convince him that he is, in fact, a nobleman. This leads into the main narrative that focuses on the tempestuous relationship between Petruchio and Katharina, highlighting their initial conflicts and fiery exchanges. Meanwhile, Lucentio arrives in Padua, infatuated with Katharina's sister Bianca, setting the stage for a web of courtship entanglements influenced by the shrewish elder sister and her suitors. The juxtaposition of Sly’s comedic predicament and the serious romantic pursuits establishes a fascinating interplay between class, gender roles, and the dynamics of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Editor: Clark, William George, 1821-1878

Editor: Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914

EBook No.: 50559

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:50559:3 2015-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wright, William Aldis Clark, William George Shakespeare, William en 1