Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy

Name: Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy
Author: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN: 9781787247758

Author: George Bernard Shaw
Series: Bernard Shaw Library
Language: English
Length: 232 pages
ISBN: 9781787247758
Published: 18 August 2018
Imprint: Sovereign

Bernard Shaw
Shaw
drama
play
humour
comedy
satire
Victorian
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Description

"Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy" by George Bernard Shaw is an ambitious and intellectually stimulating play that blends humor, romance, and profound philosophical discourse. This captivating work revolves around the enigmatic character of John Tanner, a witty and fiercely independent intellectual, who finds himself entangled in a battle of wits and wills. At the center of the plot is Ann Whitefield, a strong-willed and intelligent young woman who sets her sights on marrying Tanner. However, Tanner, a confirmed bachelor, is determined to avoid the trap of marriage and the responsibilities that come with it. He believes that marriage enslaves men, forcing them to cater to the desires of women and abandon their own ambitions.

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.

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