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  • John Bull’s Other Island (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. Born in Dublin, he moved to London when he turned twenty. Having rejected formal schooling, he educated himself by independent study in the reading room of the British Museum; he also began his career there by writing novels for which he could not find a publisher. His first succ...
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    20,69 €

  • Man and Superman (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. Born in Dublin, he moved to London when he turned twenty. Having rejected formal schooling, he educated himself by independent study in the reading room of the British Museum; he also began his career there by writing novels for which he could not find a publisher. His first succ...
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    23,68 €

  • The Perfect Wagnerite (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung’s Ring (originally published London, 1898) is a philosophical commentary on Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, by the Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. Shaw offered it to those enthusiastic admirers of Wagner who 'were unable to follow his ideas, and do not in the least understand the dilemma of Wotan. Shaw interprets th...
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    19,90 €

  • Candida (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    Candida, a comedy by playwright George Bernard Shaw, was written in 1894 and first published in 1898, as part of his Plays Pleasant. The central characters are clergyman James Morell, his wife Candida and a youthful poet, Eugene Marchbanks, who tries to win Candida’s affections. The play questions Victorian notions of love and marriage, asking what a woman really desires from h...
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    18,57 €

  • Mrs. Warren’s Profession (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. Born in Dublin, he moved to London when he turned twenty. Having rejected formal schooling, he educated himself by independent study in the reading room of the British Museum; he also began his career there by writing novels for which he could not find a publisher. His first succ...
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    19,86 €

  • Arms and the Man (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    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'). The play was first produced in 1894 at the Avenue Theatre and published in 1898 as part of Shaw’s Plays Pleasant volume, which also included Candida, You Never Can Tell, and The Man of Destiny. Arms and th...
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    18,67 €

  • Killing For Sport
    Bernard Shaw
    In a world where the line between necessity and cruelty blurs, these essays delve into the moral philosophy discussions that challenge our deepest convictions. Once lost to time, this profound collection of animal rights literature has been resurrected, offering a window into early 20th-century British literature’s fierce debates and ethical quandaries. This book was out of pri...
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    17,97 €

  • An Unsocial Socialist (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. Born in Dublin, he moved to London when he turned twenty. Having rejected formal schooling, he educated himself by independent study in the reading room of the British Museum; he also began his career there by writing novels for which he could not find a publisher. His first succ...
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    25,14 €

  • The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism
    Bernard Shaw / Eric Kennington
    Delve into the foundational ideas of economic and political thought with Bernard Shaw’s acclaimed work, 'The intelligent woman’s guide to socialism and capitalism.' This comprehensive volume, penned by the Nobel laureate and renowned social critic, offers an accessible and incisive exploration of two seminal systems that have shaped global society.Shaw masterfully unpacks the c...
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    36,36 €

  • The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism
    Bernard Shaw / Eric Kennington
    Delve into the foundational ideas of economic and political thought with Bernard Shaw’s acclaimed work, 'The intelligent woman’s guide to socialism and capitalism.' This comprehensive volume, penned by the Nobel laureate and renowned social critic, offers an accessible and incisive exploration of two seminal systems that have shaped global society.Shaw masterfully unpacks the c...
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    48,84 €

  • Pygmalion Spanish Version
    George Bernard Shaw / Pablo Lira
    ’Pygmalion es una obra ingeniosa y provocadora que explora los temas de la identidad, la clase social y la movilidad social. La historia sigue al profesor Henry Higgins, un experto en fonética, que apuesta a que puede transformar a una florista cockney, Eliza Doolittle, en una dama refinada simplemente enseñándole un discurso y maneras adecuados. A medida que se desarrolla la t...
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    8,87 €

  • Pygmalion German Version
    George Bernard Shaw / Anselm Falkenberg
    ’Pygmalion ist ein geistreiches und provokantes Stück, das die Themen Identität, Klasse und soziale Mobilität erforscht. Die Geschichte folgt Professor Henry Higgins, einem Experten für Phonetik, der auf die Wette einlässt, dass er eine Cockney-Blumengärtnerin, Eliza Doolittle, in eine vornehme Dame verwandeln kann, indem er ihr nur richtiges Sprechen und Manieren beibringt. Wä...
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    8,82 €

  • Pygmalion French Version
    George Bernard Shaw / Margaux Delacourt
    ’Pygmalion est une pièce pleine d’esprit et provocante qui explore les thèmes de l’identité, de la classe sociale et de la mobilité sociale. L’histoire suit le professeur Henry Higgins, un expert en phonétique, qui parie qu’il peut transformer une fleuriste cockney, Eliza Doolittle, en une dame raffinée simplement en lui enseignant un discours et des manières appropriés. Au fur...
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    8,83 €

  • Pygmalion | Timeless Classics
    George Bernard Shaw
    ’Pygmalion is a witty and provocative play that explores themes of identity, class, and social mobility. The story follows Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert who bets he can transform a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a refined lady simply by teaching her proper speech and manners. As Eliza’s transformation unfolds, the play raises thought-provoking question...
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    8,89 €

  • MAN AND SUPERMAN
    George Bernard Shaw
    Meno by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of virtue and knowledge. The dialogue begins with Meno asking Socrates whether virtue can be taught, to which Socrates responds by questioning what virtue is. Through a series of questions and answers, Socrates leads Meno to the conclusion that virtue is knowledge. However, this raises the question of how one ca...
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    36,92 €

  • Arms and the Man
    George Bernard Shaw
    Plato’s Ion is a rhapsodist who specialises in reciting Homer’s epic poems. Despite his reputation as a master performer, Ion is portrayed as being rather one-dimensional and lacking in depth. Plato uses this character to explore the nature of inspiration and the role of the artist in society. He argues that true inspiration comes from the gods and that artists are merely vesse...
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    31,61 €

  • César Et Cléopâtre | French Version of Caesar and Cleopatra
    George Bernard Shaw / Margaux Delacourt
    ’Dans Ceasar et Cleopatra, Shaw réimagines magistralement la rencontre entre le grand leader romain et la jeune reine égyptienne, mêlant histoire, esprit vif et humour perspicace. Lorsque Jules César arrive en Égypte, il trouve Cléopâtre à un tournant de son règne, désireuse d’affirmer son indépendance et de moderniser son pays. Grâce au dialogues astucieux de Shaw et à ses per...
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    8,79 €

  • César Y Cleopatra | Spanish Version of Caesar and Cleopatra
    George Bernard Shaw / Pablo Lira
    ’En César y Cleopatra, Shaw reimagina magistralmente el encuentro entre el gran dirigente romano y la joven reina egipcia, fusionando historia con agudo ingenio y humor profundo. Cuando Julio César llega a Egipto, encuentra a Cleopatra en un punto crucial de su reinado, desesperada por establecer su independencia y modernizar su mundo. A través del ingenioso diálogo de Shaw y s...
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    8,81 €

  • Caesar Und Cleopatra | German Version of Caesar and Cleopatra
    George Bernard Shaw / Anselm Falkenberg
    ’In Caesar und Cleopatra gestaltet Shaw meisterhaft das Treffen zwischen dem großen römischen Führer und der jungen ägyptischen Königin neu, indem er Geschichte mit scharfem Witz und aufschlussreichem Humor verbindet. Als Julius Caesar in Ägypten ankommt, befindet sich Cleopatra an einer entscheidenden Wendung ihrer Herrschaft, verzweifelt danach, ihre Unabhängigkeit zu behaupt...
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    9,61 €

  • Caesar and Cleopatra | Timeless Classics
    George Bernard Shaw
    ’In Caesar and Cleopatra, Shaw masterfully reimagines the encounter between the great Roman leader and the young Egyptian queen, blending history with sharp wit and insightful humor. When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt, he finds Cleopatra at a turning point in her reign, desperate to establish her independence and modernize her world. Through Shaw’s clever dialogue and vibrant ...
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    8,82 €

  • Misalliance
    Bernard Shaw
    Misalliance presents a lively social comedy that unfolds within a prosperous household where contrasting ideals of love, marriage, and independence collide. The story centers on a prosperous family enjoying a quiet weekend that quickly turns into a battle of wits and perspectives when guests with conflicting beliefs arrive. Through spirited exchanges and ironic situations, the ...
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    11,78 €

  • A Treatise On Parents And Children
    Bernard Shaw
    A treatise on parents and children is a philosophical examination of the dynamics between parents and their offspring, highlighting the often overlooked denial of children’s rights within familial relationships. It argues that affection does not protect children from a form of political inequality, where one party wields all power. The treatise critiques the traditional role of...
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    11,73 €

  • On The Prospects Of Christianity
    Bernard Shaw
    On the prospects of Christianity explores the philosophical and moral foundations of the Christian faith while questioning its absence in real-world practice. The work critically reflects on how religious ideals, though widely professed, remain largely unfulfilled in social and political realities. Through a series of reasoned reflections, the author examines the broader meanin...
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    10,65 €

  • The Quintessence of Ibsenism
    George Bernard Shaw
    Bernard Shaw’s Commentary on Ibsen’s aims and methods, including evaluations of plays: 'Brand,' 'Peer Gynt,' 'Ghosts,' 'Hedda Gabler,' and others. ...
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    15,26 €

  • The Quintessence of Ibsenism
    Bernard Shaw
    This influential critical essay analyzes the revolutionary social and dramatic ideas of Henrik Ibsen, positioning him as a moral realist who dismantled Victorian hypocrisies through theater. Offering more than mere literary analysis, the work serves as a manifesto for a new kind of drama-one grounded in truth, societal reform, and psychological insight. With characteristic wit ...
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    26,71 €

  • Back to Methuselah (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. Born in Dublin, he moved to London when he turned twenty. Having rejected formal schooling, he educated himself by independent study in the reading room of the British Museum; he also began his career there by writing novels for which he could not find a publisher. His first succ...
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    27,41 €

  • Androcles and the Lion (Esprios Classics)
    George Bernard Shaw
    Androcles and the Lion is a 1912 play written by George Bernard Shaw. The play is Shaw’s retelling of the tale of Androcles, a slave who is saved by the requiting mercy of a lion. In the play, Shaw portrays Androcles to be one of the many Christians being led to the Colosseum for torture. Characters in the play exemplify several themes and takes on both modern and supposed earl...
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    17,38 €

  • The Devil’S Disciple
    Bernard Shaw
    Unleash the power of redemption and rebellion in Bernard Shaw’s 'The Devil’s Disciple,' a timeless masterpiece that captivates with its wit and moral complexity. Once lost to the sands of time, this riveting play is now reborn, thanks to Alpha Editions, offering a beautifully restored edition that is both a collector’s item and a cultural treasure.Set against the backdrop of th...
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    14,14 €

  • Pygmalion
    George Bernard Shaw
    Pygmalion is a play about a phonetics professor, Henry Higgins, who makes a bet that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, into a refined lady who can pass for a duchess at an upper-class party. With the help of Colonel Pickering, Higgins teaches Eliza proper speech and etiquette. As Eliza grows more independent and confident, tensio...
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    14,16 €

  • Major Barbara
    George Bernard Shaw
    Major Barbara is a play that explores the conflict between idealism and realism, particularly through the themes of poverty, religion, and capitalism. The story centers around Barbara Undershaft, a major in the Salvation Army, who is devoted to helping the poor. Her world is challenged when she reconnects with her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, a wealthy arms manufacturer...
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    17,48 €


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