The Taming of the Shrew (Collins Classics)

Bianca is beautiful and demure, with a plethora of wood-be suitors, but marriage is forbidden until her older sister Katherina finds a suitable match. The hitch? Fiery Katherina has sworn to deny the hand or demands of any would-be suitor. That is, until she meets her match in the wily Petrucio. As Katherinas own sharp tongue is met by Petrucios feigned cruelty, the shrew apparently capitulates. Or does she?

This controversial comic tale, famously adapted into Cole Porters Kiss Me Kate and 10 Things I Hate About You, has divided and amused audiences for over 400 years in an unforgettable battle of wits.