The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself. The nobleman then has the play performed for Sly’s diversion.
The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman from Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments, including keeping her from eating and sleep, until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina’s younger sister, Bianca.
The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, and has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, musical, and opera.
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