The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw PDF collection

The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw Collection is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the literary genius of one of the most influential playwrights and thinkers of the 20th century. This collection features some of Shaw's most famous works, including "Pygmalion," "Man and Superman," and "Saint Joan," as well as lesser-known gems like "Arms and the Man" and "Major Barbara."

Shaw's plays are known for their sharp wit, social commentary, and complex characters. In "Pygmalion," he explores issues of class and identity through the story of a Cockney flower girl who is transformed into a refined lady by a phonetics professor. "Man and Superman" delves into the battle of the sexes and the nature of marriage, while "Saint Joan" tells the story of the legendary French heroine and martyr.

In addition to his plays, this collection also includes Shaw's essays, letters, and speeches, providing readers with a deeper insight into his thoughts and beliefs. Shaw was a passionate advocate for social reform, women's rights, and the abolition of war, and his writings reflect his commitment to these causes.

The Best Books of George Bernard Shaw Collection is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, theater, or social justice. Shaw's works continue to resonate with audiences today, thanks to their timeless themes and provocative ideas. This anthology is a valuable addition to any bookshelf and a testament to Shaw's enduring legacy as a writer and thinker.

Contents of the collection:

• Arms and the Man; an anti-romantic comedy in three acts.
• Back to Methuselah. A metabiological Pentateuch.
• Bernard Shaw on modern typography.
• Candida is a pleasant play.
• Dramatic opinions and essays.
• Fabianism and the empire: a manifesto by the Fabian society.
• Man and superman: a comedy and philosophy.
• Misalliance, The dark lady of the Sonnets, and Fanny's first play.
• Mrs. Warren's profession: a play in four acts.
• Pygmalion is a play in five acts,
• Ruskin's politics.
• Socialism and superior brains, a reply to Mr. Mallock
• The doctor's dilemma, Getting married, and The shewing-up of Blanco Posnet.
• The doctor's dilemma; a tragedy.
• The impossibilities of anarchism.
• The perfect Wagnerite is a commentary on the Nibelung's Ring.
• The quintessence of Ibsenism.
• The sanity of art.
• The wisdom of Bernard Shaw;
• Three Plays for Puritans, The devil's disciple, Cæsar, and Cleopatra, & Captain Brassbound's Conversion
• Widowers' houses a play.

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