Portrait of Bernard Shaw

Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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Getting Married

"Getting Married" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1908. The work is a critical exploration of marriage, t...

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Heartbreak House

"Heartbreak House" by Bernard Shaw is a play written during the early 20th century, specifically between the years 1913 and 1916. This work serves as ...

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The Dark Lady of the Sonnets

"The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period of 1900-1910. This theatric...

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Preface to Major Barbara: First Aid to Critics

"Preface to Major Barbara: First Aid to Critics" by Bernard Shaw is a critical commentary, written in the early 20th century, that accompanies Shaw's ...

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Arms and the Man

"Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written during the late 19th century. This comedic work examines the absurdities of war and societ...

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How He Lied to Her Husband

"How He Lied to Her Husband" by George Bernard Shaw is a one-act playlet written in the early 20th century, during the Edwardian era. This lightened y...

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O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet

"O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet" by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical play written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I...

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Caesar and Cleopatra

"Caesar and Cleopatra" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century. The drama presents a fictionalized account of the interactio...

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Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion

"Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion" by George Bernard Shaw is a philosophical treatise written during the early to mid-20th century. The b...

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Misalliance

"Misalliance" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century (Victorian era). The narrative revolves around Johnny Tarleton, a youn...

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Treatise on Parents and Children

"A Treatise on Parents and Children" by Bernard Shaw is a philosophical inquiry written in the late 19th century. This work explores the complex relat...

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Press Cuttings

"Press Cuttings" by Bernard Shaw is a satirical play written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. The work engages with the topical su...

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The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet

"The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century that addresses themes of censorship and morality within ...

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Fanny's First Play

"Fanny's First Play" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically in the year 1911. It revolves around the character of F...

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The Philanderer

"The Philanderer" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century, specifically the Edwardian era. The narrative centers on the comp...

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The Doctor's Dilemma

"The Doctor's Dilemma" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by ...

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The Doctor's Dilemma: Preface on Doctors

"The Doctor's Dilemma: Preface on Doctors" by Bernard Shaw is a provocative essay written in the early 20th century. Shaw challenges the ethics and pr...

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The Impossibilities of Anarchism

"The Impossibilities of Anarchism" by Bernard Shaw is a critical essay published by the Fabian Society in the late 19th century. This work navigates t...

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The Man of Destiny

"The Man of Destiny" by Bernard Shaw is a play written during the late 19th century that revolves around the historical figure Napoleon Bonaparte. The...

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On the Prospects of Christianity Bernard Shaw's Preface to Androcles and the Lion

"On the Prospects of Christianity" by Bernard Shaw is a philosophical examination of Christianity, written in the early 20th century. Shaw critiques t...

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