The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9] by Shakespeare
"The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9]" by Shakespeare is a collection of plays written in the early 17th century. This volume includes prominent works such as "The Taming of the Shrew," "All's Well That Ends Well," "Twelfth Night; or, What You Will," and "The Winter's Tale," showcasing Shakespeare's mastery in comedy and drama. The likely topics revolve around themes of love, power dynamics in relationships, and societal
expectations, along with richly drawn characters who navigate the complexities of courtship and familial duty. At the start of the volume, the opening scenes of "The Taming of the Shrew" introduce Christopher Sly, a drunken tinker who is the subject of a playful ruse by a lord and his servants, who seek to convince him that he is, in fact, a nobleman. This leads into the main narrative that focuses on the tempestuous relationship between Petruchio and Katharina, highlighting their initial conflicts and fiery exchanges. Meanwhile, Lucentio arrives in Padua, infatuated with Katharina's sister Bianca, setting the stage for a web of courtship entanglements influenced by the shrewish elder sister and her suitors. The juxtaposition of Sly’s comedic predicament and the serious romantic pursuits establishes a fascinating interplay between class, gender roles, and the dynamics of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Editor | Clark, William George, 1821-1878 |
| Editor | Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914 |
| Title | The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 3 of 9] |
| Note |
Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts: Volume 1: -- #23041 Introduction and Publisher's Advertising -- #23042 The Tempest -- #23043 The Two Gentlemen of Verona -- #23044 The Merry Wives of Windsor -- #23045 Measure for Measure -- #23046 The Comedy of Errors Volume 2: #45128 -- Much Ado About Nothing -- Love’s Labour’s Lost -- A Midsummer-Night’s Dream -- The Merchant of Venice -- As You Like It Volume 3: #50559 -- The Taming of The Shrew -- All's Well That Ends Well -- Twelfth Night; or, What You Will -- The Winter's Tale Volume 4: #50095 -- King John -- King Richard II. -- The First Part of King Henry IV. -- The Second Part of King Henry IV. -- King Henry V. Volume 5: #49297 -- The First Part of King Henry VI -- The Second Part of King Henry VI -- The Third Part of King Henry VI -- King Richard III Volume 6: #49007 -- King Henry VIII -- Troilus and Cressida -- Coriolanus -- Titus Andronicus Volume 7: #47715 -- Romeo and Juliet -- Timon of Athens -- Julius Cæsar -- Macbeth Volume 8: #49008 -- Hamlet -- King Lear -- Othello Volume 9: future -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Cymbeline -- Pericles -- Poems |
| Contents | The taming of the shrew -- All's well that ends well -- Twelfth night; or, what you will -- The winter's tale. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50559 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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