CliffsComplete The Taming of the Shrew (Cliffs Notes)
<div>In the CliffsComplete guides, the play's <i>complete</i> text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.<p><i>CliffsComplete The Taming of the Shrew</i> is one of Shakespeare's most beloved, and imitated, works. In this play within a play, Petruchio, the man from Verona, marries Kate (the shrew of the story), so that Kate's younger sister Bianca may be allowed to take on several suitors and choose one to marry.<p>Discover what happens to Petruchio and Kate €" and save valuable studying time €" all at once. Enhance your reading of <i>The Taming of the Shrew</i> with these additional features:<ul><li>A summary and insightful commentary for each act<li>Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare<li>A look at the historical context and structure of the play<li>Discussions on the plays symbols and themes<li>A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters<li>Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas<li>A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites</ul><p>Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!</div>