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In the 1890s, audiences were yearning for substance over superficiality in theatre, prompting Shaw to challenge conventional narratives. Through three thought-provoking plays, he skillfully blended traditional dramatic forms such as Victorian melodrama, history plays, and adventure stories. These works aim to subvert commonly held beliefs, providing a fresh perspective on societal norms and encouraging deeper contemplation among viewers.
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Three Plays for Puritans, George Bernard Shaw
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Three Plays for Puritans
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780140437928
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- In the 1890s, audiences were yearning for substance over superficiality in theatre, prompting Shaw to challenge conventional narratives. Through three thought-provoking plays, he skillfully blended traditional dramatic forms such as Victorian melodrama, history plays, and adventure stories. These works aim to subvert commonly held beliefs, providing a fresh perspective on societal norms and encouraging deeper contemplation among viewers.