Plays

Plays

Bernard Shaw

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781279647011
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This collection, titled 'Plays, Pleasant and Unpleasant,' showcases the dramatic works of George Bernard Shaw, a towering figure in English literature. This volume contains four of Shaw’s 'pleasant' plays: 'You Never Can Tell,' a comedy of manners exploring social conventions and family dynamics; 'Arms and the Man,' a satire on romantic ideals of war and love; 'Candida,' a thought-provoking exploration of marriage and intellectual freedom; and 'The Man of Destiny,' a short, witty historical play. Shaw’s plays are known for their sharp wit, intellectual debates, and insightful social commentary. This collection offers readers a captivating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest playwrights of the English language, making it a valuable addition to any literary library.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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