Bøger af Bernard Shaw

The Doctor's Dilemma, Getting Married And The Shewing Up Of Blanco Posnet is a collection of three plays by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The first play, The Doctor's Dilemma, is a satirical comedy that explores the ethical dilemma faced by a doctor who must choose which of two patients to save, one of whom is his friend and the other a talented artist. The play raises questions about the role of doctors and the value of art in society.The second play, Getting Married, is a witty and provocative exploration of marriage and the societal norms surrounding it. The play challenges traditional ideas about marriage and gender roles, and raises questions about the institution's relevance in modern society.The third play, The Shewing Up Of Blanco Posnet, is a one-act play that tells the story of a cowboy who is accused of stealing a horse and is brought before a judge. The play explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of religion.Overall, the collection showcases Shaw's signature wit, social commentary, and thought-provoking ideas. It is a must-read for fans of Shaw's work and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and society.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.

Dramatic Opinions and Essays with an Apology V2 is a book written by the renowned playwright, Bernard Shaw. The book is a collection of Shaw's critical essays and reviews on various theatrical works and performances. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of drama, the role of the playwright, and the state of the theater industry during Shaw's time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing a preface and an apology by Shaw, where he addresses some of the criticisms he received for his previous writings. Overall, Dramatic Opinions and Essays with an Apology V2 provides a valuable insight into Shaw's thoughts on the theater and his opinions on various plays and performances. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and the works of Bernard Shaw.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.

A collection of letters from around the globe written to George Bernard Shaw together with his unpredictable and witty replies - to such requests as marriage proposals and pleas for advice on troubles both serious and ridiculous.

L.W. Conolly's new edition of one of Shaw's most controversial plays restores an early final act of the play removed from all previous published versions.

All the correspondence selected for this volume - most of it hitherto unpublished - relates to Bernard Shaw's theatre dealings and theatrical interest, at the same time attesting to the 'histrionic instinct' and 'theatrified imagination' (his own phrases) of the man who penned them.

Published in 1928 when Shaw was seventy-two, this book draws on decades of political activity and remains one of his brilliant exercises in propaganda. It contains a foreword by Polly Toynbee. Ramsay MacDonald, Labour leader, hailed the work as the world's most important book since the Bible

This collection of 140 annotated letters, 74 of which have never been published, documents the subsequent friendship and collaboration shared by Shaw, Webb, and Webb's wife Beatrice, throughout their lives.

One of Bernard Shaw's early plays of social protest, Mrs Warren's Profession places the protagonist's decision to become a prostitute in the context of the appalling conditions for working class women in Victorian England.

Arms and the Man has proved to one of Shaw's most popular plays, challenging notions of romance, bravery, cowardice, patriotism, and loyalty. This is a fresh, up to date and accessibly written critical edition for literature and drama students.

Pygmalion is one of Shaw's most accessible and entertaining plays; its characters-Professor Higgins and his pupil Eliza Doolittle have become household names. An authoritative student guide with a wealth of information to support exams and essays, written by leading Shaw scholar and advisor to the Shaw Estate, Len Connolly.

This is a fresh, up to date and accessibly written critical edition for literature and drama students. An authoritative and academically rigorous edition, edited by leading Cambridge scholar, Jean Chothia, under the guidance of the advisor to the Shaw Estate and international Shaw expert, Len Connolly.

One of Bernard Shaw's greatest plays, Mrs Warren's Profession raises issues about class struggle, generational differences, the past, and female hardship through the exploration of a mother and daughter relationship put under enormous strain.

This volumes comprises the personal correspondence of Shaw and Wells through the course of their friendship of more than forty years, and includes and introductory essay by J. Percy Smith.

Part of a series of GCSE literature texts, this volume includes an introduction, pre-reading activities, notes and coursework activities. Also provided is a section on the process of writing.

"You see this creature with her kerbstone English... Well sir, in three months I could pass that girl off as a duchess..." So begins Henry Higgins' linguistic project to transform Eliza Dolittle's speech. But he hadn't bargained on Eliza's feisty character or falling in love with her...