Pygmalion (Complete Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Illustrated Edwardian Comedy of Class, Speech, and Social TransformationBy George Bernard Shaw
Length10h 55m
About this audiobook
George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a brilliant social comedy that transforms the classical myth of artistic creation into a modern critique of class, language, and gender. Centered on phonetics professor Henry Higgins and flower-seller Eliza Doolittle, the play exposes the artificiality of social distinction through sparkling dialogue, irony, and theatrical wit. Its Edwardian setting and realist structure align it with Shaw's broader project of using drama as intellectual provocation, while the Complete Illustrated Edition adds visual texture to its enduring theatrical vitality. Shaw, the Irish-born dramatist, critic, socialist, and Nobel laureate, brought to Pygmalion his lifelong concern with social reform and linguistic precision. His experience as a public intellectual and advocate of Fabian socialism shaped his suspicion of inherited privilege, while his fascination with speech and education informed the play's central experiment. Eliza's transformation is therefore not merely comic but political, challenging assumptions about identity, independence, and respectability. This edition is recommended for readers interested in modern drama, social satire, and the origins of one of the twentieth century's most influential stage works. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in Pygmalion a deftly entertaining yet serious examination of how society makes—and unmakes—its human subjects.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (1.3K)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length10 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Pygmalion (Complete Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
13The Dramatist
2Introduction
14The Philosopher
3Synopsis
15PREFACE TO PYGMALION
4Historical Context
16ACT I
5Author Biography
17ACT II
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6George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton
18ACT III
7Introduction to the First Edition
19ACT IV
8The Problem of a Preface
20ACT V
9The Irishman
21APPENDIX
10The Puritan
22Analysis
11The Progressive
23Reflection
12The Critic
24Memorable Quotes
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