“Our way of getting an army able to fight the German army is to declare war on Germany just as if we had such an army, and then trust to the appalling resultant peril and disaster to drive us into wholesale enlistment.”
Quote by George Bernard Shaw
Work
The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and Essays: Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Candida, Arms and The Man, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion, The New York Times Articles on War, Memories of Oscar Wilde and more
The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw is a seminal compilation that brings together a vast array of the playwright's writings. It encompasses his most celebrated plays, including Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, and Arms and The Man, which have left a lasting impact on theater and literature. The collection also includes Shaw's novels, articles, lectures, letters, and essays, providing insight into his diverse intellectual pursuits. Notable among these are his reflections on Oscar Wilde in 'Memories of Oscar Wilde' and his commentary on the war in 'The New York Times Articles on War'. This comprehensive volume is essential for anyone interested in the works of George Bernard Shaw and the evolution of modern drama and thought. more
Author
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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