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Set against the backdrop of early Christianity, "Androcles and the Lion" explores the themes of compassion and moral courage through the tale of a runaway slave saved by a lion. Shaw's adaptation reinterprets the story, contrasting early Christians with their Roman oppressors. The book also includes Shaw's preface, "On the Prospects of Christianity." Unique to this edition, the text is presented in the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic writing system developed in the 19th century, showcasing Shaw's commitment to language innovation.
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Androcles and the Lion (Deseret Alphabet edition), George Bernard Shaw
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Androcles and the Lion (Deseret Alphabet edition)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Bernard Shaw
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN13
- 9781667154473
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early Christianity, "Androcles and the Lion" explores the themes of compassion and moral courage through the tale of a runaway slave saved by a lion. Shaw's adaptation reinterprets the story, contrasting early Christians with their Roman oppressors. The book also includes Shaw's preface, "On the Prospects of Christianity." Unique to this edition, the text is presented in the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic writing system developed in the 19th century, showcasing Shaw's commitment to language innovation.