The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare 3.77 (161,899 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback Oxford Worlds Classics English By (author) William Shakespeare , Edited by H. J. Oliver Description Audiences have always delighted in the robust comedy and verbal inventiveness of The Taming of the Shrew. It has survived many adaptations ranging from, probably, the play printed in 1594 as The Taming of the Shrew through several eighteenth-century versions to modern-dress productions and transformations into ballet, musical, film, and opera. Introducing this new edition, H.J. Oliver pays attention to the plays theatrical virtues while also providing a deeply considered study of its textual problems, structural complexities, and interpretive challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Product details Format Paperback | 256 pages Dimensions 128 x 195 x 13mm | 273g Publication date 08 Sep 2008 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication City/Country Oxford, United Kingdom Language English 10 019953652X 13 9780199536528 Bestsellers rank 68,934