Cover of Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw Ebook Major Barbara
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Major Barbara

Author
George Bernard Shaw
Series
Bernard Shaw Library
Language
English
Length
130 pages
ISBN
9781787247789
Published
17 August 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Bernard Shaw
  • Shaw
  • drama
  • play
  • humour
  • comedy
  • satire
  • Victorian
  • social
  • political

Description

"Major Barbara" by George Bernard Shaw is a compelling and thought-provoking play that grapples with the clash between idealism and pragmatism, wealth and poverty, and the moral complexities of the arms industry. Set in early 20th-century London, the play follows the lives of the Undershaft family, whose members are drawn into a compelling and often humorous exploration of their values and beliefs. The story revolves around Barbara Undershaft, a dedicated major in the Salvation Army, known for her passionate commitment to helping the poor and downtrodden. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, is a wealthy arms manufacturer with a thriving business.

Author

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was the Irish playwright of argument as entertainment — Pygmalion, Arms and the Man, Man and Superman. A Nobel laureate and Fabian, he made comedy carry economics, sex, and the English class system. Shaw's prefaces are almost another play. With 21 titles in our catalogue, he remains the theatre's most articulate pest: ideas with timing.