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The Taming of the Shrew
by William ShakespeareAggregate Editorial Score46/100
#6,128of 99,626 books
Notable Work
Published 1631English
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When William Shakespeare published The Taming of the Shrew in 1631, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of history. The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (1631) is a notable work of history.
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William Shakespeare published The Taming of the Shrew in 1631, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of history from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Taming of the Shrew among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 46/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The Taming of the Shrew is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
William Shakespeare's role in the literature of International is well established. The Taming of the Shrew can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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18.4
William Shakespeare is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.
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