The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Letters and Essays
Enriched edition. Insightful Collection of Shaw's Literary MasterpiecesBy George Bernard Shaw
Length199h 6m
About this audiobook
The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw presents a comprehensive anthology of the playwright's vast literary oeuvre, encompassing his iconic plays, insightful essays, and fervent correspondence. Shaw's wit-infused style, characterized by sharp dialogue and lively debates on social issues, reflects the intellectual ferment of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period ripe with upheaval and transformation. The compilation not only highlights his dramatic masterpieces like "Pygmalion" and "Saint Joan" but also delves into his critiques of capitalism, feminism, and morality, showcasing his role as both a playwright and a progressive thinker. George Bernard Shaw was a multifaceted figure whose experiences as a social reformer, music critic, and ardent advocate for education deeply informed his writing. Born in Dublin in 1856, Shaw's formative years were steeped in the artistic and political movements of his time. His passion for challenging societal norms and his dedication to using the stage as a platform for social critique are foundational elements of his work, as he sought not only to entertain but to provoke thought and inspire change. This collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, offering an unparalleled insight into Shaw's genius and his enduring relevance. Whether you are a seasoned theatre-goer or new to Shaw's work, this anthology invites you to explore the vibrant tapestry of ideas that continues to resonate in contemporary discourse, making it a vital addition to any literary library.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length199 hrs 6 mins
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Publish dateJan 4, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
67The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet (1909) (pt. 2)
2Introduction
68Press Cuttings (1909)
3Author Biography
69Misalliance (1910) (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
70Misalliance (1910) (pt. 2)
5Synopsis (Selection)
71Misalliance (1910) (pt. 3)
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6Introduction by G. K. Chesterton
72Misalliance (1910) (pt. 4)
7Cashel Byron’s Profession (1886) (pt. 1)
73The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets (1910)
8Cashel Byron’s Profession (1886) (pt. 2)
74Fanny’s First Play (1911) (pt. 1)
9Cashel Byron’s Profession (1886) (pt. 3)
75Fanny’s First Play (1911) (pt. 2)
10Cashel Byron’s Profession (1886) (pt. 4)
76Androcles And The Lion (1912) (pt. 1)
11An Unsocial Socialist (1887) (pt. 1)
77Androcles And The Lion (1912) (pt. 2)
12An Unsocial Socialist (1887) (pt. 2)
78Androcles And The Lion (1912) (pt. 3)
13An Unsocial Socialist (1887) (pt. 3)
79Overruled: A Demonstration (1912)
14An Unsocial Socialist (1887) (pt. 4)
80Pygmalion (1913) (pt. 1)
15An Unsocial Socialist (1887) (pt. 5)
81Pygmalion (1913) (pt. 2)
16Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 1)
82Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) (1913)
17Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 2)
83The Music Cure (1913)
18Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 3)
84O’Flaherty, V. C. (1915)
19Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 4)
85The Inca Of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta (1916)
20Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 5)
86Augustus Does His Bit (1916)
21Love Among The Artists (1914) (pt. 6)
87Skit For The Tiptaft Revue (1917)
22The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 1)
88Annajanska, The Bolshevik Empress (1917)
23The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 2)
89Heartbreak House (1919) (pt. 1)
24The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 3)
90Heartbreak House (1919) (pt. 2)
25The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 4)
91Heartbreak House (1919) (pt. 3)
26The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 5)
92Back To Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch (1921) (pt. 1)
27The Irrational Knot (1880) (pt. 6)
93Back To Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch (1921) (pt. 2)
28Widowers’ Houses (1892)
94In the Beginning
29The Philanderer (1898) (pt. 1)
95The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas
30The Philanderer (1898) (pt. 2)
96The Thing Happens
31Mrs. Warren’s Profession (1898) (pt. 1)
97Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman (pt. 1)
32Mrs. Warren’s Profession (1898) (pt. 2)
98Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman (pt. 2)
33The Man Of Destiny (1897)
99As Far as Thought Can Reach
34Arms And The Man: An Anti-Romantic Comedy in Three Acts (1894) (pt. 1)
100What do Men of Letters Say? -The New York TimesArticles on War (1915)
35Arms And The Man: An Anti-Romantic Comedy in Three Acts (1894) (pt. 2)
101"Common Sense About the War" by G. B. Shaw (pt. 1)
36Candida (1898) (pt. 1)
102"Common Sense About the War" by G. B. Shaw (pt. 2)
37Candida (1898) (pt. 2)
103"Shaw's Nonsense About Belgium" By Arnold Bennett
38You Never Can Tell (1897) (pt. 1)
104"Bennett States the German Case" by G. B. Shaw
39You Never Can Tell (1897) (pt. 2)
105Flaws in Shaw's Logic By Cunninghame Graham
40The Devil’s Disciple (1897) (pt. 1)
106Editorial Comment on Shaw ByThe New York World
41The Devil’s Disciple (1897) (pt. 2)
107Shaw Empty of Good Sense By Christabel Pankhurst
42Captain Brassbound’s Conversion (1900) (pt. 1)
108Comment by Readers of Shaw To the Editor ofThe New York Times
43Captain Brassbound’s Conversion (1900) (pt. 2)
109Open Letter to President Wilson by G. B. Shaw
44Caesar And Cleopatra: A History (1901) (pt. 1)
110A German Letter to G. Bernard Shaw By Herbert Eulenberg
45Caesar And Cleopatra: A History (1901) (pt. 2)
111Mr. G. Bernard Shaw on Socialism
46The Gadfly Or The Son of the Cardinal (1898)
112Quintessence Of Ibsenism (1891) (pt. 1)
47The Admirable Bashville Or Constancy Unrewarded (1901)
113Quintessence Of Ibsenism (1891) (pt. 2)
48Man And Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy (1903) (pt. 1)
114Quintessence Of Ibsenism (1891) (pt. 3)
49Man And Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy (1903) (pt. 2)
115The Impossibilities Of Anarchism (1895)
50Man And Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy (1903) (pt. 3)
116The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Niblung’s Ring (1898) (pt. 1)
51Man And Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy (1903) (pt. 4)
117The Perfect Wagnerite, Commentary on the Niblung’s Ring (1898) (pt. 2)
52John Bull’s Other Island (1904) (pt. 1)
118Letter to Beatrice Webb (1898)
53John Bull’s Other Island (1904) (pt. 2)
119The Revolutionist’s Handbook And Pocket Companion (1903)
54How He Lied To Her Husband (1904)
120Maxims For Revolutionists (1903)
55Major Barbara (1905) (pt. 1)
121The New Theology (1907)
56Major Barbara (1905) (pt. 2)
122How to Write A Popular Play: An Essay (1909)
57Major Barbara (1905) (pt. 3)
123Memories of Oscar Wilde (1916)
58Passion, Poison, And Petrifaction (1905)
124George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 1)
59The Doctor’s Dilemma: A Tragedy (1906) (pt. 1)
125George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 2)
60The Doctor’s Dilemma: A Tragedy (1906) (pt. 2)
126George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton (pt. 3)
61The Doctor’s Dilemma: A Tragedy (1906) (pt. 3)
127The Quintessence of Shaw by James Huneker
62The Interlude At The Playhouse (1907)
128Old and New Masters: Bernard Shaw by Robert Lynd
63Getting Married (1908) (pt. 1)
129George Bernard Shaw: A Poem by Oliver Herford
64Getting Married (1908) (pt. 2)
130Analysis
65Getting Married (1908) (pt. 3)
131Reflection
66The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet (1909) (pt. 1)
132Memorable Quotes
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