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George Bernard Shaw Books

    This Irish playwright is renowned for his witty plays that incisively examine pressing social issues. With a masterful blend of comedy and critique, his works delve into themes of education, marriage, and class inequality. A passionate socialist and advocate for social justice, Shaw's writing and public speaking aimed to improve the lives of the working class and promote equal rights. His unique style and intellectual depth make him one of the most significant dramatists of his era.

    Liebe unter Künstlern
    Pigmalione
    Santa Giovanna
    Die törichte Heirat
    Man and Superman
    Three Plays for Puritans

    • Three Plays for Puritans

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      This volume reveals Shaw's constant delight in turning received wisdom upside down & celebrates the triumph of individual conscience over accepted morality. The volume comprises The Devil's Disciple, Caesar & Cleopatra & Captain Brassbound's Conversion. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was one of the most prolific writers of the modern theater. He invented the modern comedy of ideas, expounding on social & political problems with a razor-sharp tongue, yet never sacrificing the comic vitality that ensures regular revivals of his plays. He also wrote several important political works, including The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism & Capitalism.

      Three Plays for Puritans