Length12h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Pen Portraits and Reviews," George Bernard Shaw presents a captivating assemblage of his critiques, essays, and portraits that illuminate the literary and cultural landscape of his time. Shaw's writing is characterized by its incisive wit, keen observation, and astute social commentary, melding literary critique with personal reflections on influential figures. The work encapsulates the ethos of the early 20th century, showcasing Shaw's unique position within the modernist literary context as he deftly navigates the intricacies of theatrical art, literature, and the prevailing societal norms of the period. Bernard Shaw, an eminent playwright, critic, and polemicist, crafted his literary voice against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. His experiences in the London theater scene, coupled with his fervent commitment to social reform and political activism, significantly influenced his worldview. Shaw's engagement with contemporaneous debates on art and morality can be seen throughout "Pen Portraits and Reviews," enriching the discourse with his distinct blend of inspired insight and sharp-edged humor. This compelling collection is essential reading for anyone interested in the crossroads of literature and critique, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the mind of Shaw as he examines his peers and the societal challenges they faced. Readers will find "Pen Portraits and Reviews" not only an enriching literary experience but also a profound commentary on the human condition.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length12 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
20HENRY IRVING AND ELLEN TERRY
2HOW WILLIAM ARCHER IMPRESSED BERNARD SHAW
21THE INVECTIVE OF HENRY ARTHUR JONES
3BEETHOVEN’S CENTENARY
22KEATS
4HOW FREE IS THE PRESS?
23VERNON LEE’S WAR TRILOGY
5MR ARNOLD BENNETT THINKS PLAY-WRITING EASIER THAN NOVEL WRITING
24H. W. MASSINGHAM
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6SAMUEL BUTLER: THE NEW LIFE REVIEWED
25WILLIAM MORRIS
7MR GILBERT CANNAN ON SAMUEL BUTLER
26WILLIAM MORRIS AS ACTOR AND PLAYWRIGHT
8THE CHESTERBELLOC: A LAMPOON
27GIVING THE DEVIL HIS DUE
9CHESTERTON ON SHAW
28EDGAR ALLAN POE
10SOMETHING LIKE A HISTORY OF ENGLAND
29RODIN
11CHESTERTON ON EUGENICS AND SHAW ON CHESTERTON
30THE ARTSTRUCK ENGLISHMAN
12SIR GEORGE GROVE
31SHAMING THE DEVIL ABOUT SHELLEY
13KEIR HARDIE
32HAS HERBERT SPENCER REALLY TRIUMPHED?
14MR FRANK HARRIS’S SHAKESPEAR
33TOLSTOY ON ART
15HYNDMAN
34TOLSTOY: TRAGEDIAN OR COMEDIAN?
16THE OLD REVOLUTIONIST AND THE NEW REVOLUTION
35BEERBOHM TREE
17IBSEN’S NEW PLAY
36H. G. WELLS ON THE REST OF US
18OUR GREAT DEAN
37OSCAR WILDE
19AGAIN THE DEAN SPEAKS OUT
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