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A concise handbook surveys the plays of George Bernard Shaw, presenting each as drama rather than philosophical tract; it summarizes plots, characters, and staging, and situates Shaw in intellectual currents influenced by Darwin and Ibsen. The author offers brief critical notes, ordering choices, and a short biography of the dramatist, while also touching on his novels and miscellaneous writings. The tone is descriptive and practical, aimed at readers seeking accessible synopses and contextual background rather than new theoretical interpretations.

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Title: George Bernard Shaw: His Plays

Author: H. L. Mencken

Release date: May 31, 2022 [eBook #68209]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United States: John W. Luce & Co, 1905

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK GEORGE BERNARD SHAW: HIS PLAYS ***

George Bernard Shaw
his plays

BY
HENRY L. MENCKEN

BOSTON AND LONDON
JOHN W. LUCE & CO.
1905

Copyright, 1905, by
John W. Luce & Company
Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

The Plimpton Press Norwood Mass. U.S.A.