{"product_id":"9781909621961","title":"The Taming of the Shrew","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taming of the Shrew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): William Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eControversial and sexually charged, \u003ci\u003eThe Taming of the Shrew\u003c\/i\u003e is possibly Shakespeare's first play, and certainly among the most performed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetruchio's courtship of the unwilling 'shrew' Katherina poses the question: is it an examination of brute male domination or a passionate love story with a powerful moral message? To read it is to gain unique insight into a portrait of a marriage as created by a true master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781909621961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Macmillan Collector's Library","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40596863811790,"sku":"9781909621961","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_b42944cc-f38f-40b8-99ed-cff1bd79f408.jpg?v=1637867631","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781909621961","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}