Shaw, George Bernard
Pygmalion
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420925234
- author:
- Shaw, George Bernard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Plays / Drama
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a witty and comedic play that explores the artificiality of social class distinctions. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor who takes on a challenge to transform Eliza Doolittle from a lowly flower girl into a refined lady. Through their interactions, Shaw examines what it truly means to belong to a particular social class and whether appearances can be deceiving. This thought-provoking play is a commentary on the complexities of identity and the power of language in shaping our perceptions of others. With its sharp dialogue and insightful themes, Pygmalion remains a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the human condition through the lens of drama.