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George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays and Letters: Thoughts and Studies from the Renowned Dramaturge and Author of Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Pygmalion, Arms and The Man, Saint Joan, Caesar and Cleopatra, Androcles And The Lion

George Bernard Shaw: Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays and Letters is a compilation that highlights the extensive and varied literary output of the renowned playwright and author. It includes a selection of Shaw's articles, lectures, and essays, showcasing his deep engagement with a wide range of subjects. The collection also features his personal correspondence, providing a glimpse into Shaw's thought process and social interactions. This volume is a testament to Shaw's intellectual rigor and his contributions to drama, literature, and social thought. more

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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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“There was only one virtue, pugnacity; only one vice, pacifism. That is an essential condition of war.”

“Nothing which is at all times and in every way agreeable to us can have objective reality. It is of the very nature of the real that it should have sharp corners and rough edges, that it should be resistant, should be itself. Dream-furniture is the only kind on which you never stub your toes or bang your knee.”