Captain Brassbound’s Conversion

Captain Brassbound’s Conversion

Bernard Shaw

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781144873644
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'Captain Brassbound’s Conversion' is a comedic play by George Bernard Shaw, a master of witty dialogue and social commentary. This captivating play of adventure follows the unlikely encounter between Lady Cicely Waynflete, a sharp-witted Englishwoman, and Captain Brassbound, a morally ambiguous pirate. Set against a backdrop of exotic locales and thrilling escapades, the story explores themes of justice, morality, and the clash between civilization and barbarism. Lady Cicely’s unwavering charm and unconventional wisdom challenge Brassbound’s hardened exterior, leading to a series of humorous and thought-provoking exchanges. Shaw’s signature blend of satire and social critique shines in this exploration of societal norms and individual transformation. 'Captain Brassbound’s Conversion' remains a timeless and entertaining play that continues to resonate with audiences today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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