| Author |
Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956 |
| LoC No. |
05041550
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| Title |
George Bernard Shaw: His Plays
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| Original Publication |
United States: John W. Luce & Co.,1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Emmanuel Ackerman, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"George Bernard Shaw: His Plays" by H. L. Mencken is a comprehensive examination of the works of the renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw, written in the early 20th century. This analytical study serves as a guide for readers interested in exploring Shaw's dramatized critiques of social norms and human behavior, providing insights into his plays, their plots, characters, and the philosophical underpinnings that drive them. The text systematically discusses notable works such as "Mrs. Warren's Profession," "Arms and the Man," and "The Devil's Disciple," among others, reflecting Mencken's effort to render Shaw's complex narratives and ideas more accessible. The beginning of the work introduces the context of Shaw's writing, emphasizing his significance in the landscape of modern drama. Mencken notes Shaw's role in challenging conventional morality through his characters and situations, highlighting the dynamic conflicts present in his plays. As he sets out to describe individual works, Mencken frames the central tensions, such as the struggles of personal ideals against societal expectations, using examples from specific plays to illustrate Shaw’s innovative dialogue and character development. The initial chapters lay foundational knowledge that prepares readers to delve into the intricate character relations and underlying themes that make Shaw's plays a compelling study of humanity and societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68209 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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