You might have preconceptions about this particular play, but perhaps those preconceptions came from performances where you have seen a director’s interpretation. Try a close read of The Taming of the Shrew with this edition to see what Shakespeare actually wrote into the text that creates a delightful and loving romp and exposes hypocrisy where you might not expect it.

The file is 14 megabytes. There are 144 pages in the book; 114 pages are the play’s text, in case you want to print it out. I suggest you do NOT print the cover on the first and last pages because it will take all your toner!