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Focusing on the institution of marriage, this play features a family gathered for a wedding, allowing George Bernard Shaw to critique societal norms of his time. Through sharp satire, he addresses issues like marriage, divorce laws, and the exploitation of the working class. Shaw's background in music and literary criticism enriches the dialogue, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. The play serves as a reflection on the need for reform in marital laws and societal expectations surrounding marriage.
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Getting Married, George Bernard Shaw
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Getting Married
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN13
- 9781438511344
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Focusing on the institution of marriage, this play features a family gathered for a wedding, allowing George Bernard Shaw to critique societal norms of his time. Through sharp satire, he addresses issues like marriage, divorce laws, and the exploitation of the working class. Shaw's background in music and literary criticism enriches the dialogue, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. The play serves as a reflection on the need for reform in marital laws and societal expectations surrounding marriage.