Shaw, George Bernard

Pygmalion

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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
£9.98

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.

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