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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, this play critiques the class system while exploring themes of transformation and identity. Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet to elevate a flower seller's social standing through speech and manners, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements. The humorous retelling of the Pygmalion myth showcases Shaw's sharp wit and feminist ideals, making it a timeless comedy that remains popular in theater programs today. Its adaptation into the musical "My Fair Lady" further solidified its cultural impact.
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Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Pygmalion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 98
- ISBN13
- 9789357271554
- Category
- About Literature
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- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, this play critiques the class system while exploring themes of transformation and identity. Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet to elevate a flower seller's social standing through speech and manners, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements. The humorous retelling of the Pygmalion myth showcases Shaw's sharp wit and feminist ideals, making it a timeless comedy that remains popular in theater programs today. Its adaptation into the musical "My Fair Lady" further solidified its cultural impact.