The Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays & Letters of George Bernard Shaw
Enriched edition.By George Bernard Shaw
Length45h 5m
About this audiobook
George Bernard Shaw's 'The Collected Articles, Lectures, Essays & Letters' offers readers a comprehensive insight into the mind of the renowned playwright. Shaw's diverse literary works cover a wide range of topics, from social issues to political commentary, all written in his distinct witty and satirical style. This collection showcases Shaw's keen observations of society and his ability to provoke thought with his sharp and humorous writing. It provides a valuable glimpse into the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Shaw's unique approach to literature challenges readers to think critically and question societal norms. His bold and unapologetic voice resonates throughout his work, making this collection a must-read for those interested in the intersection of literature and social commentary. George Bernard Shaw's prolific writing career and his iconic status in the world of literature make this collection a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length45 hrs 5 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Charles Dickens - The Man Behind the Classics
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Quintessence Of Ibsenism (1891)
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6PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION
7PREFACE: 1913
8PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
9THE TWO PIONEERS
10IDEALS AND IDEALISTS
11THE WOMANLY WOMAN
12THE AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL ANTI-IDEALIST: EXTRAVAGANZAS
13THE OBJECTIVE ANTI-IDEALIST PLAYS
14THE LAST FOUR PLAYS DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN
15THE LESSON OF THE PLAYS
16WHAT IS THE NEW ELEMENT IN THE NORWEGIAN SCHOOL?
17THE TECHNICAL NOVELTY IN IBSEN’S PLAYS
18NEEDED: AN IBSEN THEATRE
19The Impossibilities Of Anarchism (1895)
20Anarchists and Socialists
21Individualist Anarchism
22Communist Anarchism
23Democracy
24The Anarchist Spirit
25The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Niblung’s Ring (1898)
26PREFACE TO THE FIRST GERMAN EDITION
27PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
28PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
29PRELIMINARY ENCOURAGEMENTS
30THE RING OF THE NIBLUNGS
31THE RHINE GOLD
32WAGNER AS REVOLUTIONIST
33THE VALKYRIES
34SIEGFRIED
35BACK TO OPERA AGAIN
36SIEGFRIED AS PROTESTANT
37PANACEA QUACKERY, OTHERWISE IDEALISM
38DRAMATIC ORIGIN OF WOTAN
39THE LOVE PANACEA
40NOT LOVE, BUT LIFE
41ANARCHISM NO PANACEA
42SIEGFRIED CONCLUDED
43NIGHT FALLS ON THE GODS
44A WAGNERIAN NEWSPAPER CONTROVERSY
45FORGOTTEN ERE FINISHED
46WHY HE CHANGED HIS MIND
47WAGNER’S OWN EXPLANATION
48THE PESSIMIST AS AMORIST
49THE MUSIC OF THE RING
50THE CHARACTERIZATION
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