Pygmalion

Name: Pygmalion
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SKU: 9780008480073
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By George Bernard Shaw

Series: Collins Classics

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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is a witty exploration of class and transformation. It follows the story of Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert, who bets he can train Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, to pass as a duchess at an embassy ball. The play delves into themes of identity and social mobility, while challenging perceptions of class distinctions.
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This classic play may appeal to you if you enjoy witty dialogue and social commentary. Set in early 20th-century London, it explores themes of class distinction and transformation through the story of a linguistics professor who makes a bet to transform a flower girl into a duchess. If you're intrigued by character development and satire, you might find this a fascinating read.

Pygmalion

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George Bernard Shaw's classic play and satire of the British class system, first performed in 1913.

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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is frequently lauded for its witty dialogue and sharp social commentary. Readers often praise Shaw's exploration of class and identity through the transformation of Eliza Doolittle, alongside the entertaining and thought-provoking interactions between characters. Some reviews note the clever humour and engaging narrative, while others appreciate the timeless relevance of its themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008480073

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 144

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Fiction General Fiction George Bernard Shaw Literary Fiction Series: Collins Classics

About the Author

Born in Dublin in 1856, George Bernard Shaw was a prolific Irish playwright, literary critic and proud socialist, who wrote over 60 plays during his lifetime. He was the first person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize and an Academy Award, winning the latter for the screenplay of his most famous work, Pygmalion.