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Exploring themes of class and transformation, this classic play delves into the relationship between Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl with a strong Cockney accent. Higgins takes on the challenge of teaching Eliza to speak and act like a lady, leading to profound changes in her identity and social status. The narrative examines the complexities of language, identity, and the societal expectations of the early 20th century, raising questions about personal growth and the nature of true refinement.
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- Title
- Pygmalion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Toronto Public Domain Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9781800605770
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Theater
- First published
- 1912
- Original title
- Pygmalion
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of class and transformation, this classic play delves into the relationship between Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl with a strong Cockney accent. Higgins takes on the challenge of teaching Eliza to speak and act like a lady, leading to profound changes in her identity and social status. The narrative examines the complexities of language, identity, and the societal expectations of the early 20th century, raising questions about personal growth and the nature of true refinement.