Arms and the Man

""Arms and the Man"" is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The story is set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885 and follows the romantic pursuits of Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman engaged to a wealthy and respected Bulgarian officer named Sergius Saranoff. However, her world is turned upside down when a Swiss mercenary named Captain Bluntschli enters her bedroom, seeking refuge from the war. Raina's perception of love and war are challenged as she becomes increasingly drawn to the charming and pragmatic Captain. Meanwhile, the play also explores the absurdities of war and the romanticized notions of heroism and bravery. Through witty dialogue and satirical commentary, Shaw offers a critique of societal norms and the human condition. ""Arms and the Man"" remains a classic of modern theater and a beloved work of literature.It's good enough for a man with only you to stand between him and death. (As they look at one another for a moment, Raina hardly able to believe that even a Servian officer can be so cynically and selfishly unchivalrous, they are startled by a sharp fusillade in the street. The chill of imminent death hushes the man's voice as he adds) Do you hear? If you are going to bring those scoundrels in on me you shall receive them as you are.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.