George Bernard Shaw (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163269855)

The book ""George Bernard Shaw"" by Gilbert K. Chesterton is a comprehensive biography of the famous Irish playwright and critic, George Bernard Shaw. The book covers Shaw's life from his childhood in Dublin, through his early career as a music and drama critic, to his rise to fame as a playwright and public figure in England. Chesterton delves into Shaw's personal life, including his relationships with women, his socialist politics, and his unconventional views on religion and morality. The book also explores Shaw's literary works, including his most famous plays, such as ""Pygmalion"" and ""Saint Joan."" Chesterton provides a detailed analysis of Shaw's writing style and his innovative approach to theater, as well as his impact on the literary and cultural scene of his time. Overall, ""George Bernard Shaw"" is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in modern literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gilbert K. Chesterton
ISBN-10: 1163269859
ISBN-13: 9781163269855
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d