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George Bernard Shaw

    Ce dramaturge irlandais est réputé pour ses pièces pleines d'esprit qui examinent avec acuité les problèmes sociaux pressants. Avec un mélange magistral de comédie et de critique, ses œuvres abordent des thèmes tels que l'éducation, le mariage et l'inégalité des classes. Socialiste passionné et défenseur de la justice sociale, l'écriture et les discours publics de Shaw visaient à améliorer la vie de la classe ouvrière et à promouvoir l'égalité des droits. Son style unique et sa profondeur intellectuelle en font l'un des dramaturges les plus importants de son époque.

    Man and Superman
    Plays Pleasant
    The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet
    Pygmalion
    Three Plays for Puritans
    Plays Unpleasant
    • The plot revolves around a bet between Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, where Higgins takes on the challenge of transforming Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl from the streets, into a refined lady who can speak like a Duchess. As Eliza undergoes this transformation, her relationship with Freddy blossoms, and she ultimately seeks her own identity and social independence. This engaging narrative combines humor with a poignant love story, making it a timeless classic that resonates with readers across generations.

      Pygmalion2002
    • Plays Unpleasant

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

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      Plays Unpleasant2000
      3,9
    • Challenging puritanical values, this collection features three distinct plays. "The Devil's Disciple" unfolds during the American Revolution, where a man embraces a mistaken identity as a rebel. "Caesar and Cleopatra" offers a historical exploration of the complex relationship between the iconic figures in ancient Egypt. In "Captain Brassbound's Conversion," a wealthy woman seeks revenge in North Africa but finds herself converted to Islam instead. Each play provokes thought and reflection on societal norms, showcasing Shaw's wit and critique of conventional beliefs.

      Three Plays for Puritans1991
      3,0
    • The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet

      And Fanny's First Play

      • 182pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Two plays deal with the trial of an accused horse thief, and marriage, parenthood, women's rights, and middle class morality

      The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet1987
    • Plays Pleasant

      Arms and The Man. Candida/The Man of Destiny. You Never Can Tell

      Plays Pleasant1981