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  • Man and Superman - The Original Classic Edition

    by Shaw George ...
    George Bernard Shaw was called, with good reason, the English Nietzsche. Though Nietzsche was an aristocrat and Shaw a socialist, both cherished the dream of the superman and looked forward to the day when he would be realised.Both, however, were characterised by their mordant wit and intellectual cynicism, in which Man and Superman abounds. Shaw manages to compress a number of disparate themes ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Augustus Does His Bit

    A True-to-Life Farce

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    In the small town of Little Pifflington, Lord Augustus Highcastle tells his secretary Horatio Beamish that the war is a very serious matter, especially as he has three German brothers-in-law. He soon learns that a female spy is after an important document in his possession. A glamorous woman visits him. After flattering him by saying how important he is, she tells him that she suspects her sister ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Heartbreak House

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    "Heartbreak House" by George Bernard Shaw is a captivating and satirical play that explores the state of British society on the brink of World War I. Set in the idyllic country estate of Captain Shotover, the play introduces audiences to a cast of eccentric characters, each representing different aspects of society and human nature. The plot revolves around the visit of Ellie Dunn, a young woman ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Story of a Prolific Inventor: Thomas Edison

    This book deals with the story of Thomas Edison. This remarkable inventor, of whom the public has heard so much, was born in 1847 at the little village of Milan, Ohio. His mother was of Scotch parentage, but born in Massachusetts; she was finely educated, literary and ambitious, and had been a teacher in Canada. Young Edison's only schooling came from his mother, who taught him spelling, reading, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Back to Methuselah

    A Metabiological Pentateuch

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    "Back to Methuselah: A Metabiological Pentateuch" by George Bernard Shaw is a monumental and thought-provoking play in five acts that delves into the grand tapestry of human existence and evolution. This ambitious work explores the concept of human life from its inception to its potential transcendence, offering a captivating blend of drama, philosophy, and social commentary. The play is divided ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Dark Lady of the Sonnets

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    It is midsummer night on the terrace of the Palace at Whitehall, overlooking the Thames. The Palace clock chimes four quarters and strikes eleven. The Man arrives at Whitehall where he meets a Beefeater guard. He persuades the Beefeater to allow him to stay to meet his girlfriend, a lady of the court, who will be arriving soon for a secret tryst. The Man notes down various interesting phrases used ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Overruled

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    Gregory Lunn and Mrs Juno are in love, having met during a sea voyage. On a sofa in a hotel where both are staying, they discuss their feelings. They are both already married, so they decide they must part, but are unable to do so. They then recognise the voices of their respective spouses, apparently staying together at the same hotel. They leave in confusion. Mrs Lunn and Mr. Sibthorpe Juno ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Candida

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    The play is set in the northeast suburbs of London in the month of October. It tells the story of Candida, the wife of a famous clergyman, the Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell is a Christian Socialist, popular in the Church of England, but Candida is responsible for much of his success. Candida returns home briefly from a trip to London with Eugene Marchbanks, a young poet who wants to rescue ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Doctor's Dilemma

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    "The Doctor's Dilemma" by George Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking and satirical play that delves into the moral complexities of the medical profession and the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. Set in early 20th-century London, the play follows the story of Sir Colenso Ridgeon, a prominent and successful physician, and the group of doctors who are faced with a difficult decision that tests ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • You Never Can Tell

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    "You Never Can Tell" by George Bernard Shaw is a delightful and witty comedy that revolves around the unexpected reunion of a long-separated family and the comical misunderstandings that ensue. Set in a seaside resort in England, the play follows the Clandon family, consisting of Mrs. Clandon and her three children: Gloria, Dolly, and Philip. The story begins with the family returning to England ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Press Cuttings

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    A room in the War Office on 1 April 1912. General Mitchener is in a state of considerable anxiety about the number of Suffragettes chaining themselves to government buildings. He has had all the railings removed, but is informed by an orderly that another suffragette has padlocked herself to the door scraper. Surprisingly, he has received a letter from the Prime Minister, Balsquith, telling him to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Major Barbara

    by George Shaw ...
    Series series Bernard Shaw Library
    "Major Barbara" by George Bernard Shaw is a compelling and thought-provoking play that grapples with the clash between idealism and pragmatism, wealth and poverty, and the moral complexities of the arms industry. Set in early 20th-century London, the play follows the lives of the Undershaft family, whose members are drawn into a compelling and often humorous exploration of their values and beliefs ... Read more

    $3.99 USD