The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's controversial comedy. Featuring the tumultuous relationship of Petruchio and the headstrong Katherina, this popular comedy goes beyond courtship to explore what happens after a determined man marries a woman who refuses to be tamed. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: * An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater * A special introduction to the play by the editor, Robert B. Heilman * Sources from which Shakespeare derived The Taming of the Shrew * Dramatic criticism from Richard Hosley, Maynard Mack, Germaine Greer, and others * A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions * Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text * And more...