Macmillan Collector’s Library: The Taming of The Shrew

A pocket-sized, hardback edition of Shakespeares controversial early comedy about marriage, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley. Controversial and sexually charged, The Taming of the Shrew is possibly Shakespeares first play, and certainly among the most performed. Part of the Macmillan Collectors 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. Petruchios 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.