Season 2 Episode 14

"The Taming of the Shrew" is a play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed between 1590 and 1592. It is one of Shakespeare's early comedies and tells the story of a spirited young woman named Katherine and her courtship by Petruchio, a boisterous and determined suitor.

The plot revolves around the courtship and marriage of Katherine and Petruchio. Katherine is known for her sharp tongue and quick wit, making her a challenge for any potential suitors. Petruchio, intrigued by the challenge, decides to woo and marry Katherine, not for her wealth or beauty but to prove his prowess as a husband. Through a series of comedic and at times outrageous encounters, Petruchio employs various tactics to "tame" Katherine and mold her into a more submissive and obedient wife.

The play explores themes of love, marriage, gender roles, and power dynamics. It presents a complex and sometimes controversial portrayal of relationships, with Petruchio employing unconventional methods to break Katherine's spirited nature. However, the play is also a comedy, filled with witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and comedic misunderstandings.

Through "Columbia Presents Shakespeare," this radio program aired from 1937 to 1957 and presented adaptations of various plays by William Shakespeare.

Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts.

Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.

Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.

Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.

The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.

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