Heartbreak House, Great Catherine and Playlets of the War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162804200)

Heartbreak House, Great Catherine and Playlets of the War is a collection of three plays by renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. Heartbreak House is a satirical comedy that explores the lives of the wealthy and privileged during the early 20th century. The play is set in the country home of the eccentric Captain Shotover, where a group of guests gather for a weekend party. As the play progresses, it becomes clear that the characters are all struggling with their own personal crises and the looming threat of World War I.Great Catherine is a historical comedy that tells the story of the young Catherine the Great of Russia and her rise to power. The play is set in the 18th century and features a cast of colorful characters, including Catherine's husband, the ineffectual Peter III, and her lover, the dashing Count Orloff.Playlets of the War is a series of short plays that were written during World War I. The plays are satirical and often darkly humorous, and they explore the absurdity and tragedy of war. Some of the playlets are based on real-life events, while others are purely fictional.Overall, Heartbreak House, Great Catherine and Playlets of the War is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of plays that showcase Shaw's wit, intelligence, and unique perspective on the world.1919. A collection of works from Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize winner in Literature, 1925 for his work which is marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty. Heartbreak House is a reflection of his bitterness and despair about British politics and society. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN-10: 1162804203
ISBN-13: 9781162804200
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d