The Tamed Shrew

William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 178K words
Chapters: 18

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.De getemde feeks by William ShakespeareAuthor: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,Language: Dutch, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Apr 7, 2016

Editor's review

De getemde feeks is a Dutch translation of Shakespeare's comedy The Taming of the Shrew, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook. The play centers on the contest between its strong-willed male and female leads, unfolding through misunderstanding, disguise, and verbal sparring; it is an important text for understanding Shakespeare's comic technique and early modern ideas about gender. The Dutch translation offers readers another linguistic perspective, suitable both as dramatic literature and for comparing word choices across translations. When reading, pay attention to puns and irony in the characters' dialogue, as well as the controversial discussions the play raises in contemporary contexts. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to consult and cite at any time, and is suitable for theater enthusiasts, language learners, and as supplementary reading for literature courses.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in Shakespeare's comedies who wish to read a Dutch translation
Language learners studying Dutch who need a literary text for close reading
Teachers and students offering courses in drama or comparative literature who need public-domain texts
Theater enthusiasts who want to see how The Taming of the Shrew appears in different languages

Not a good fit for

Readers unfamiliar with Dutch who wish to read an English or Chinese translation directly
Readers expecting a modern adaptation or in-depth commentary on contemporary gender issues
Researchers seeking detailed annotations and a scholarly introduction

Reading tips

First learn the basic plot of The Taming of the Shrew before entering the Dutch text to lower the barrier to understanding
When reading closely, mark passages of verbal sparring between characters and compare word choices across translations
Read alongside the English original to observe how puns and irony are handled in translation
If used for a course, design discussion questions around gender ideas and comic technique

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book in Dutch or English?

This is a Dutch translation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, with the main text in Dutch. If you need an English or Chinese version, you can look for the corresponding translation for comparison.

Can I read this directly without having read The Taming of the Shrew?

You can first learn the play's basic plot and main character relationships before entering the text. The Dutch translation preserves the play's structure, and advance familiarity with the plot helps you focus on language and dialogue.

Is this book suitable for Dutch beginners?

Shakespeare's plays have rich layers of language, and even a translation will pose some difficulty, so it is better suited to readers with intermediate or higher Dutch reading ability. Beginners can start with selected passages or use a parallel translation.

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About the author

William Shakespeare Author · English · 1564–1616

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was the greatest playwright, poet and actor of the English Renaissance. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he is known as the "Bard of Avon." He wrote roughly thirty-seven to thirty-nine plays, one hundred and fifty-four sonnets and narrative poems. His representative works include Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. His works span tragedy, comedy and history play, distinguished by rich, poetic language and profound characterization. His explorations of human nature, power, love and fate have had a lasting influence, and his works have been translated into many languages and circulated widely around the world.