When phonetics tutor and linguist Henry Higgins meets Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, he makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can teach her to speak so well that she will be able to pass herself off as a Duchess at a society ball. Eliza agrees, seduced by promises of chocolates and taxi rides - but her transformation from caterpillar to butterfly will not be easy, and the process will take its toll on both Eliza and Higgins... Written in 1912, Pygmalion enjoy...

"Arms and the Man" is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, whose title comes from the opening words of Virgil's Aeneid, in Latin: Arma virumque cano ("Of arms and the man I sing"). (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Heartbreak House is a play by George Bernard Shaw that explores themes of love, war, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a country house during a time of impending war, the characters engage in witty dialogues that reveal their personal struggles and societal critiques. Shaw's use of humor and satire allows for a deep examination of the human condition, as the characters navigate their desires and disappointments. The play is a reflection on the state of society and the imp...

In 1900 Bernard Shaw completed the difficult task of drafting the Fabian's society position in the manifest Fabianism and the Empire. The society's progressive program advocated for socialist values, social justice and women rights. Against the background of these modern and leftist values though, the society's position on imperialism is somehow astonishing. One of the motives for its supportive stand on imperialism lies in the yet valid division they made between domestic and internationa...

"The Doctor's Dilemma" is a satirical play written by George Bernard Shaw. This social comedy revolves around the ethical quandaries faced by a set of doctors once they need to determine which affected person is most deserving of limited clinical assets, particularly an existence-saving but experimental treatment. The imperative individual, Sir Colenso Ridgeon, a superb doctor, develops a groundbreaking remedy for tuberculosis, but is faced with the dilemma of getting the simplest amount o...

I have never been in America; therefore I am free from the delusion, commonly entertained by the people who happen to have been born there, that they know all about it, and that America is their country in the same sense that Ireland is my country by birth, and England my country by adoption and conquest. You, dear madam, are an American in the sense that I am a European, except that the American States have a language in common and are federated, and the European states are still on the t...

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Arms and the Man is a play by George Bernard Shaw, whose title comes from the opening words of Virgil's Aeneid, in Latin: Arma virumque cano ("Of arms and the man I sing").This comedy was first produced on 21 April 1894 at the Avenue Theatre.Arms and the Man was one of Shaw's first commercial successes. He was called onto stage after the curtain, where he received enthusiastic applause. Amidst the cheers, one audience mem...

As a Fabian and lifelong socialist, Shaw believed that economic inequality was a poison destroying every aspect of our lives. Family affections and relations between the sexes were perverted by it. From Parliament to eduction our institutions were "corrupted at the root by pecuniary interest". Idealism, integrity and piecemeal attempts at political reform were all futile in the face of the gross injustice built into our economic system. And because a capitalist economy could never function...

In "Pen Portraits and Reviews," Bernard Shaw offers a collection of sharp, incisive critiques and vivid portrayals of prominent figures in literature and the arts. This work reflects Shaw's distinctive literary style, characterized by wit, irony, and eloquent prose, and serves as both an insightful commentary on the cultural milieu of his time and an analysis of the evolving landscape of modern drama and literature. Shaw's reviews transcend mere opinion; they are deeply contextualized refl...

Nobel laureate, Oscar winner and author of over fifty plays, Bernard Shaw is perhaps as renowned for his political views as for his awe-inspiring artistic output. This new selection of his writings on war brings once more to the forefront the polemical writings of one of the most outspoken commentators of the twentieth century.As a co-founder of the Fabian Society, an equal rights campaigner and an ardent socialist, Shaw was never known to shy away from controversy: he was accused ...

"The Prospects of Christianity" by George Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking exploration of the future of Christianity in a rapidly changing world. Shaw, known for his sharp wit and critical perspective, delves into the contradictions and challenges faced by the Christian faith. He examines the relevance of Christian teachings in the context of modern society, questioning traditional beliefs and advocating for a more rational and humanistic approach to spirituality. Shaw's insights encour...