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“Without danger I cannot be great. That is how I pay for Abel's blood. Danger and fear follow my steps everywhere. Without them courage would have no sense. And it is courage, courage, courage that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor.”

Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Work

The Collected Plays of George Bernard Shaw (Illustrated): Including Renowned Titles like Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, The Inca Of Perusalem, Macbeth Skit, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion

The Collected Plays of George Bernard Shaw (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the works of the famous playwright George Bernard Shaw. This volume features a variety of his most celebrated plays, including Pygmalion, which is renowned for its exploration of class and language, and Mrs. Warren’s Profession, which delves into the complexities of the theater industry. The collection also includes Candida, a play that examines the nature of love and marriage, and Arms and The Man, which explores themes of love and war. Other notable works in this collection are Man and Superman, a philosophical play that questions the nature of God, and The Inca Of Perusalem, a historical drama. Additionally, the volume includes the humorous Macbeth Skit, Caesar and Cleopatra, a retelling of the famous historical couple, and Androcles And The Lion, a morality play. The book is enhanced with illustrations that complement the text. more

Author

George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 - November 2, 1950) was an Irish-British playwright, critic, and socialist. He is renowned for his satirical and witty dramatic works. more

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