Bücher von Bernard Shaw

Captain Brassbound¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Conversion is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1906. The story follows the adventures of a wealthy and adventurous woman named Lady Cicely Waynflete, who travels to North Africa in search of adventure. Along the way, she meets a notorious pirate named Captain Brassbound, who is known for his ruthless tactics and his hatred of the British.Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Lady Cicely and Captain Brassbound soon find themselves drawn to each other, and they embark on a dangerous journey across the African desert. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of Arab rebels, a British missionary, and a group of French soldiers.As the story unfolds, Lady Cicely and Captain Brassbound are forced to confront their own prejudices and beliefs, and they begin to question the morality of their actions. Ultimately, they are forced to choose between their own desires and the greater good, and they must decide whether to continue on their own path or to work together to create a better future for themselves and for those around them.Captain Brassbound¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Conversion is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of morality, cultural differences, and the power of love and redemption. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers and audiences around the world.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.

The Doctor's Dilemma, Getting Married, and The Showing Up of Blanco Posnet is a collection of three plays written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and first published in 1911. The first play, The Doctor's Dilemma, is a satirical comedy about a group of doctors who must decide which patient to save when they only have the resources to save one. The second play, Getting Married, is a witty social commentary on the institution of marriage, exploring the complexities of relationships and the societal expectations placed on couples. The final play, The Showing Up of Blanco Posnet, is a dramatic tale of a cowboy who is accused of murder and must face the consequences of his actions. With his signature sharp wit and insightful commentary on society, Shaw's plays in this collection offer a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of human nature and the world we live in.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.

Socialism and Superior Brains: A Reply to Mr. Mallock is a book written by the renowned Irish playwright and political activist, George Bernard Shaw. It was first published in 1912, and it is a response to a book by William Hurrell Mallock titled ""Aristocracy and Evolution."" In his book, Mallock argued that socialism would lead to the downfall of civilization because it would eliminate the incentive for the most intelligent and capable individuals to strive for success. He believed that the natural order of society was for the most superior individuals to rise to the top and govern the rest.Shaw, however, disagreed with Mallock's arguments and used this book to respond to them. He argued that socialism would actually provide a more equal and fair society, where everyone would have an opportunity to succeed based on their abilities rather than their social status. He also criticized Mallock's belief in the superiority of the aristocracy, arguing that intelligence and capability were not limited to a particular class or social group.Throughout the book, Shaw uses his sharp wit and humor to make his arguments, and he also provides examples from history and contemporary society to support his points. He also addresses the criticisms that have been leveled against socialism, such as the idea that it would lead to laziness and lack of motivation. Overall, Socialism and Superior Brains is a thought-provoking and engaging book that provides a compelling defense of socialism and challenges the assumptions of those who believe in the superiority of the aristocracy.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.

""The Quintessence of Ibsenism"" is a book written by the famous playwright, George Bernard Shaw, which explores the works and ideas of the Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a detailed analysis of Ibsen's plays, and the second being an overview of his life and philosophy. Shaw argues that Ibsen's plays are not just works of art, but also contain important social and political messages, particularly in their portrayal of the role of women in society. He also examines Ibsen's use of symbolism and his innovative approach to character development. Throughout the book, Shaw praises Ibsen's contributions to modern drama and his influence on other writers. ""The Quintessence of Ibsenism"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Ibsen or the development of modern drama.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

1900. Most of Shaw's early plays were either banned by the censor or refused production. With Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant he sought a reading audience and also began the practice of writing the challenging, mocking, eloquent prefaces to his plays, which were sometimes longer than the play itself. This volume contains The Devil's Disciple, a Meloarama; Caesar and Cleopatra, a Page of History; and Captain Brassbound's Conversion, a Play of Adventure. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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Universally regarded as Shaw's most successful work for the stage, Pygmalion - here presented in its original 1916 version, with a wealth of extra material, including the author's subsequent revisions and additions to the text - has spawned a great number of screen adaptations, among them the famous 1956 Broadway musical My Fair Lady, and shows ancient myth's undiminishing ability to find new incarnations in modern life.

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic and polemicist whose influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. His best-known works include "Man and Superman," "Pygmalion," "Saint Joan." He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. In his will, Shaw left money for the development of a phonetic alphabet for English, now known as the Shaw alphabet or Shavian. He directed that his play "Androcles and the Lion" be published in the new alphabet. "Androcles and the Lion" is an adaptation of the story, sometimes attributed to Aesop, of a runaway slave saved from death by a lion from whose paw he had extracted a thorn. Shaw resets the play, making it a meditation on Christianity and the difference between early Christians and their Roman persecutors. We include here the preface, "On the Prospects of Christianity." This book is in the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic alphabet for writing English developed in the mid-19th century at the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah).

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era British playwrights, including one of Shaw''s influences, W. S. Gilbert, who wrote a successful play based on the story called Pygmalion and Galatea that was first presented in 1871. Shaw would also have been familiar with the burlesque version, Galatea, or Pygmalion Reversed. Shaw''s play has been adapted numerous times, most notably as the 1938 film Pygmalion, the 1956 musical My Fair Lady and its 1964 film version.

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era English playwrights, including one of Shaw's influences, W. S. Gilbert, who wrote a successful play based on the story called Pygmalion and Galatea that was first presented in 1871. Shaw would also have been familiar with the burlesque version, Galatea, or Pygmalion Reversed. Shaw's play has been adapted numerous times, most notably as the musical My Fair Lady and its film version. Shaw mentioned that the character of Professor Henry Higgins was inspired by several British professors of phonetics: Alexander Melville Bell, Alexander J. Ellis, Tito Pagliardini, but above all, the cantankerous Henry