The Complete Works of George Bernard Shaw
Plays, Novels, Articles, Lectures, Letters and EssaysBy George Bernard Shaw
Length277h 41m
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The Complete Works of George Bernard Shaw is an extensive compendium that captures the wit, satire, and depth of one of the foremost playwrights and social critics of the early 20th century. Spanning multiple genres, including plays, essays, and letters, Shaw's extensive oeuvre illuminates the societal issues of his time with a keenly observant eye. His innovative blend of humor and serious social commentary creates a uniquely engaging literary style, marked by sharp dialogue and layered characters, reflecting the complexities of human behavior and societal norms. Shaw's works, including classics such as 'Pygmalion' and 'Saint Joan,' are set against the backdrop of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, wherein he challenged the conventions of morality, gender, and class structure, making his contributions pivotal in literary history. George Bernard Shaw, born in 1856 in Dublin, was not only a playwright but a keen political activist, which greatly influenced his writing. His deep engagement with socialism, as a founding member of the Fabian Society, shaped his advocacy for social reform and education. Shaw's background in music, journalism, and criticism contributed to his unique voice, whereby he skillfully blended entertainment with moral inquiry, compelling audiences to reconsider their perspectives on society and human interaction. This comprehensive collection is a must-read for scholars and casual readers alike, as it invites a deeper understanding of Shaw's profound influence on modern drama and his insightful critiques of contemporary society. Whether one seeks entertainment, intellectual stimulation, or both, the Complete Works offers an enduring testament to Shaw's unparalleled mastery and relevance in today'Äôs cultural discourse.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length277 hrs 41 mins
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Publish dateDec 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Mr. Bernard Shaw (by G. K. Chesterton)
26CHAPTER IX
2PROLOGUE
27CHAPTER X
3CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER XI
4CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER XII
5CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER XIII
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6CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER XIV
7CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XV
8CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER XVI
9CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER XVII
10CHAPTER VIII
35CHAPTER XVIII
11CHAPTER IX
36The Author to the Reader
12CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER I
13CHAPTER XI
38CHAPTER II
14CHAPTER XII
39CHAPTER III
15CHAPTER XIII
40CHAPTER IV
16CHAPTER XIV
41CHAPTER V
17CHAPTER XV
42CHAPTER VI
18CHAPTER I
43CHAPTER VII
19CHAPTER II
44CHAPTER VIII
20CHAPTER III
45CHAPTER IX
21CHAPTER IV
46CHAPTER X
22CHAPTER V
47CHAPTER XI
23CHAPTER VI
48CHAPTER XII
24CHAPTER VII
49CHAPTER XIII
25CHAPTER VIII
50CHAPTER XIV
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A Journey Through Marital Tales: 52 StorybooksGeorge Bernard Shaw, John Kendrick Bangs, George Farquhar, Susanna Centlivre, Henrik Ibsen, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Allan Monkhouse, Humphry Mrs. Ward, Charlotte Skinner, P. Jones, Mrs. Gordon Smythies, Arthur Hornblow, George Howells Broadhurst, Florence L. Barclay, A. S. M. Hutchinson, Archibald Marshall, Arthur Stringer, George Sand, Halliwell Sutcliffe, Margaret Widdemer, Mabel Barnes-Grundy, Neith Boyce, Martha Morton, W. Heimburg, Albert Delpit, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, George Moore, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Walter Besant, Alfred Ollivant, Cornelia A. P. Comer, August Strindberg, P. G. Wodehouse, Mae M. Franking, Katherine Anne Porter, Honoré de Balzac, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Morrison, George Gissing, Rudyard Kipling, Ella D'Arcy, Elinor Glyn, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hannah More, Mary Croom Brown, Fowl, Helen Rowland, Burt L. Standish, Annie F. Johnston, Carolyn Wells, James Montgomery Flagg, Sir John Dillon, Edward Ward, Frank Chapman Bliss339h 20m$1.99 · $0.00
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To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
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Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m4.6 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
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Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The North American IndianEdward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h4.5 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
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