Shaw, George Bernard
Major Barbara (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140437904
- author:
- Shaw, George Bernard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Penguin Classic, this edition features the definitive text of George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara, under editorial supervision. In this thought-provoking drama, Shaw explores the tensions between religion, wealth and power, benevolence and equality.
The story revolves around a wealthy armaments dealer who clashes with his daughter, a Salvation Army major, over her moral assumptions about accepting money obtained through "Death and Destruction". Lively comedy and sparkling debate abound in this play that tests the complexities of war and its metaphors.
This edition includes Shaw's preface of 1906, the cast list from the first production, and a list of his principal works. With its engaging themes and lively dialogue, Major Barbara is a compelling read for anyone interested in drama and social commentary.
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