Bernard Shaw

Broschiertes Buch

Preface to Major Barbara

First Aid to Critics

Beschreibung

George Bernard Shaw's "Preface to Major Barbara" offers a compelling exploration of social commentary and political science. This insightful preface delves into themes relevant to the drama itself and provides Shaw's characteristic wit and sharp observations on society. As a standalone work, this preface serves as a powerful statement on poverty, morality, and the complexities of social reform. Shaw's philosophical approach challenges conventional thinking and encourages a critical examination of societal structures. This edition meticulously republishes the original text, preserving the author's unique voice and perspective. Readers interested in literary criticism, European literature, and social philosophy will find this a thought-provoking and enduring work from one of history's great thinkers. A vital piece of dramatic literature, the "Preface to Major Barbara" remains a relevant and engaging read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, politics, and social conscience. 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 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. 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.

Autor

From 26 July 1856 to 2 November 1950, Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist George Bernard Shaw was alive. He preferred to be referred to simply as Bernard Shaw. From the 1880s until his death and even after, he had a significant impact on Western politics, theater, and society. He produced more than sixty plays, including classics like Saint Joan (1913), Pygmalion (1913), and Man and Superman (1902). (1923). Shaw became a well-known playwright during his time and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1925 for his works that combine historical allegory and contemporary satire. Before Shaw's first play, Arms and the Man, published in 1894, became a success in the public eye, years passed. He tried to infuse new realism into English-language drama, influenced by Henrik Ibsen. He had established himself as a reputable theater and music critic by the mid-1880s. After having a political awakening, he joined the gradualist Fabian Society and swiftly advanced to the position of principal pamphleteer. Before Shaw's first play, Arms and the Man, published in 1894, became a success in the public eye, years passed. He tried to infuse new realism into English-language drama, influenced by Henrik Ibsen.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 73g
• ISBN-13: 9781023155779
• ISBN-10: 102315577X
• Artikelnr.: 74199564