In 'In the Beginning: B.C. 4004 (In the Garden of Eden)', George Bernard Shaw employs his signature wit and sharp social commentary to explore the biblical narrative of creation. Through a satirical lens,...

In "The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas: Present Day," George Bernard Shaw employs his signature wit and incisive social critique to explore the themes of religion, morality, and the quest for truth in...

Set against the backdrop of the Stuart Restoration, George Bernard Shaw's "In Good King Charles's Golden Days" is a masterful exploration of political ideals and moral philosophy. Through sharp dialogues...

In "The Millionairess," George Bernard Shaw masterfully blends sharp wit, social critique, and character-driven dialogue to explore the complexities of wealth, gender, and relationships in early 20th-century...

George Bernard Shaw's *The Collected Works* is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the wit and intellectual rigor of one of the most celebrated playwrights and critics of the early 20th century....

In his thought-provoking play "Saint Joan," George Bernard Shaw masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the life and trials of Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who rises to become a national hero and...

The Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw is a compelling one-act play that delves into an imagined episode in the life of the young Napoleon Bonaparte, long before he became the Emperor of France. Written...

How He Lied to Her Husband is a short, one-act play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1904. This comedic work serves as a satirical counterpart to Shaw's earlier play "Candida" and showcases...

After poleaxing his mathematics master with a perfect right, Cashel Byron, the unloved son of a successful actress, runs away to Australia. He returns to England and becomes the most famous prizefighter...

Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and...

Don Juan in Hell is an excerpt (Act 3, Scene 2) from George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman. It is often performed as a stand-alone play. In it, three characters from Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Don Juan,...

.Mrs. Warren's Profession is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1893, and first performed in London in 1902 but was banned after two performances because of the profession talked about. The play...

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after the Greek mythological figure. It premiered at the Hofburg Theatre in Vienna on 16 October 1913 and was first presented in German on stage to the...

Set during the American Revolution. Richard Dudgeon, put off by the dour religious ferocity of his mother and many of his neighbors, declares himself to be the devil's disciple, befriends the town's disreputable...

ARDIS Audio Studio brings to your attention the famous play by George Bernard Shaw "Pygmalion", read in the original language. George Bernard Shaw is a brilliant playwright, a classic of English literature...

George Bernard Shaw est un critique musical, dramaturge, essayiste, auteur de pièces de théâtre et scénariste irlandais. Acerbe et provocateur, pacifiste et anticonformiste, il obtient le prix Nobel de...

1928 : en Grande-Bretagne, les femmes sont autorisées à voter dès 21 ans. Des millions d’entre elles rejoignent le corps électoral, mais il faut encore les former aux idées politiques. À qui donner sa...

300 citations des grands artistes du XXe siècle

500 citations d'humour

With his inimitable wit and sparkle, George Bernard Shaw brings us the character of Owen Jack, a salty non-conformist composer said to have been suggested by Beethoven. The relations between Jack and...

"Der Amateur-Sozialist" ist ein 1883 erschienener Roman des irischen Schriftstellers George Bernard Shaw. Der Originaltitel lautet "An Unsocial Socialist". George Bernard Shaw, meist auf eigenen Wunsch...

"Der gesunde Menschenverstand im Krieg" ist ein 1914 erschienenes Werk des irischen Schriftstellers George Bernard Shaw. Der Originaltitel lautet "Common Sense About the War". George Bernard Shaw, meist...

"Die törichte Heirat" ist ein 1885 erschienener Roman des irischen Schriftstellers George Bernard Shaw. Der Originaltitel lautet "The Irrational Knot". George Bernard Shaw, meist auf eigenen Wunsch nur...

"Cashel Byrons Beruf" ist ein 1882 erschienener Roman des irischen Schriftstellers George Bernard Shaw. Der Originaltitel lautet "Cashel Byron's Profession". George Bernard Shaw, meist auf eigenen Wunsch...

"Künstlerliebe" ist ein 1887 erschienener Roman des irischen Schriftstellers George Bernard Shaw. Der Originaltitel lautet "Love Among the Artists". George Bernard Shaw, meist auf eigenen Wunsch nur...

George Bernard Shaw, meist auf eigenen Wunsch nur Bernard Shaw genannt (geboren 26. Juli 1856 in Dublin, Irland; gestorben 2. November 1950 in Ayot Saint Lawrence, England), war ein irischer Dramatiker,...

Don Juan is more than just an infamous womaniser. For he has been the 'Don Juan' of Bryon's epic poem, the 'Don Giovanni' of Mozart's opera and the main man in the play 'The Trickster of Seville and the...

Do you like 'Pretty Woman', with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere? Do you love 'Maid in Manhattan', starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes? And how about little orphan 'Annie'? Well, 'Pygmalion' is the...

Sidney Trefusis is a proselytizing socialist. Armed with irony and paradox, he is determined to overthrow a society riddled with class and sexual exploitation. Henrietta, his adoring wife, 'loves' him:...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. George Bernard Shaw’s classic play and satire of the British class system, first performed in 1913.