Name: Major Barbara
SKU: 56753684
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Author: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN: 9781981885084

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Author

George Bernard Shaw

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Language

English

Pages

234

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.2 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781981885084

Synopsis "Major Barbara"

When a Salvation Army officer learns that her father, a wealthy armaments manufacturer, has donated lots of money to her organization, she resigns in disgust but eventually sees the truth of her father's reasoning that social iniquity derives from poverty; it is only through accumulating wealth and power that people can help each other.

George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an influential Irish playwright, critic, and essayist, known for his sharp satire and witty style. He primarily wrote plays, excelling in social drama and comedies with critical content. His most famous work, Pygmalion (1913), inspired the renowned musical adaptation My Fair Lady. He also wrote Saint Joan (1923), Man and Superman (1903), and Widowers' Houses (1892), among many others.

Shaw received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 for his contribution to literature, especially for his influence on modern theater. His legacy continues thanks to his ability to combine humor, irony, and social criticism in his writings, establishing himself as one of the most significant figures in English-language theater.

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