The Old Taming Of A Shrew Upon Which Shakespeare Founded His Comedy (1844)

The Old Taming Of A Shrew: Upon Which Shakespeare Founded His Comedy is a book written by Thomas Amyot and published in 1844. The book is a critical analysis of the play The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, which is based on an earlier play of the same name. Amyot explores the origins of the play and its various adaptations over the centuries, including the original version by an unknown author and Shakespeare's version. The book also examines the themes and characters of the play, as well as the ways in which it reflects the social and cultural context of its time. Overall, The Old Taming Of A Shrew provides a detailed and insightful look at one of Shakespeare's most famous works and its place in the literary canon.Reprinted From The Edition Of 1594, And Collated With The Subsequent Editions Of 1596 And 1607.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.