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The story centers on the transformative relationship between Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, and Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller. Higgins bets he can teach Eliza to speak proper English, aiming to prove that language defines social status. As he trains her, Eliza's honesty and kindness begin to impact Higgins, leading to mutual growth. This engaging narrative blends humor with a poignant critique of class and social prejudice, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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- Title
- Pygmalion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2022
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781959891000
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Theater
- First published
- 1912
- Original title
- Pygmalion
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The story centers on the transformative relationship between Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, and Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller. Higgins bets he can teach Eliza to speak proper English, aiming to prove that language defines social status. As he trains her, Eliza's honesty and kindness begin to impact Higgins, leading to mutual growth. This engaging narrative blends humor with a poignant critique of class and social prejudice, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.