Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton sparkle and amuse as Katharina and Petruchio in William Shakespeare's comic look at male chauvinism and women's lib in the 16th century. Petruchio, a poverty-stricken gentleman from Verona, journeys to Padua in search of a wealthy wife. There, he encounters the fiery Katharina, a self-willed shrew who leads Petruchio on a merry chase before he successfully circumvents her attempts to avoid marriage. Their honeymoon becomes a humorous battle of wit and insult with Kate as determined to maintain her independence as Petruchio is to "tame" her. When the embattled couple returns to Padua, Kate helps Petruchio win a wager that his is the most obedient of wives. But in reality, the shrewish Kate has found a more effective way to dominate her mate.

Sarcasm, bickering and jocular scenes abound in this play, but there is an extra dose of provocative innuendo. Even the title is condemnable for its lack of political correctness, as it implies that Katherina, the female protagonist and eldest daughter of the wealthy merchant Batista from Padua, is known by her sharp tongue and in need of "taming" in order to be marriageable. Ha! This is one of Will's earlier works driven by lots of action-ridden plots and characters -- and here's the perfect keepsake! This easy on / easy off surgical steel expandable wire bangle boasts securely fastened matching charms along with a removable TAMING OF THE SHREW clay mini book. Trendy, lightweight, timeless - perfect for any student of the Bard, ages 18 to 118. HANDMADE IN THE USA: when you invest in Book Beads, you start a collection with an artist who is a product of generations of book lovers and craftsmen dedicated to producing the finest sculpted miniature books for you.So go ahead. Flaunt your books. READ DETAILED PRODUCT SPECS BELOW.