The Devil's Disciple: A Melodrama (1906) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164834694)

The Devil�������s Disciple: A Melodrama is a play written by the renowned playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and first published in 1906. The play is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of Dick Dudgeon, a rebellious and cynical young man who is falsely identified as a revolutionary leader and sentenced to be hanged by the British army. However, when the real leader of the rebellion, Reverend Anthony Anderson, is captured and faces execution, Dudgeon decides to take his place and save Anderson�������s life.The play is a satirical exploration of the themes of morality, patriotism, and the nature of heroism. Shaw uses Dudgeon�������s character to challenge the traditional notions of heroism and highlight the hypocrisy of the American Revolution. The play also features a number of other memorable characters, including Anderson, who struggles with his own sense of morality and faith, and Mrs. Dudgeon, Dick�������s mother, who is a strict Puritan and disapproves of her son�������s rebellious nature.The Devil�������s Disciple is known for its witty dialogue, sharp social commentary, and unconventional treatment of its subject matter. It has been praised for its intelligent and thought-provoking exploration of complex themes, as well as its engaging and entertaining plot. The play remains a popular choice for productions and has been adapted for film and television several times. Overall, The Devil�������s Disciple is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with audiences today.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: Bernard Shaw
ISBN-10: 116483469X
ISBN-13: 9781164834694
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d