Shakespeare Tales of Wisdom

By William Shakespeare and Edith Nesbit

"Shakespeare Tales of Wisdom" presents a captivating collection of William Shakespeare's plays that serve as profound sources of timeless wisdom. Shakespeare, often hailed as the great teacher of life, imparts invaluable insights into the human condition, offering profound lessons that transcend time and resonate with readers across generations. "Shakespeare Tales of Wisdom" is a testament to the enduring relevance and universal appeal of Shakespeare's works. It celebrates his unparalleled ability to distill complex ideas into poignant and relatable narratives, making him a perennial source of inspiration and guidance. Immerse yourself in this collection and discover the wisdom that flows through the pages, as Shakespeare invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Whether you are a longtime admirer of the Bard or a newcomer to his works, "Shakespeare Tales of Wisdom" promises to leave you with profound insights and a renewed appreciation for the power of literature to illuminate the human soul. The collection includes: The Taming of the Shrew; Timon of Athens; All's Well That Ends Well.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Interactive Media
• Release date: Jan 10, 2019
• ISBN: 9781787249882

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is the world's greatest ever playwright. Born in 1564, he split his time between Stratford-upon-Avon and London, where he worked as a playwright, poet and actor. In 1582 he married Anne Hathaway. Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of fifty-two, leaving three children—Susanna, Hamnet and Judith. The rest is silence.

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William Shakespeare

Edith Nesbit

Shakespeare

Tales of Wisdom

Published by Sovereign Classic

This Edition

First published in 2018

Copyright © 2018 Sovereign

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ISBN: 9781787249882

Contents

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

TIMON OF ATHENS

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

There lived in Padua a gentleman named Baptista, who had two fair daughters. The eldest, Katharine, was so very cross and ill-tempered, and unmannerly, that no one ever dreamed of marrying her, while her sister, Bianca, was so sweet and pretty, and pleasant-spoken, that more than one suitor asked her father for her hand. But Baptista said the elder daughter must marry first.

So Bianca’s suitors decided among themselves to try and get some one to marry Katharine—and then the father could at least be got to listen to their suit for Bianca.

A gentleman from Verona, named Petruchio, was the one they thought of, and, half in jest, they asked him if he would marry Katharine, the disagreeable scold. Much to their surprise he said yes, that was just the sort of wife for him, and if Katharine were handsome and rich, he himself would undertake soon to make her good-tempered.

Petruchio began by asking Baptista’s permission to pay court to his gentle daughter Katharine—and Baptista was obliged to own that she was anything but gentle. And just then her music master rushed in, complaining that the naughty girl had broken her lute over his head, because he told her she was not playing correctly.

Never mind, said Petruchio, I love her better than ever, and long to have some chat with her.

When Katharine came, he said, Good-morrow, Kate—for that, I hear, is your name.

You’ve only heard half, said Katharine, rudely.

Oh, no, said Petruchio, "they call you plain Kate, and bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the shrew, and