Name: pygmalion
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Author: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN: 9781604596281

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George Bernard Shaw

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wilder publications

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1604596287

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9781604596281

Synopsis "pygmalion"

pygamalion tells the story of henry higgins, a professor of phonetics, who makes a bet with his friend colonel pickering that he can successfully pass off a cockney flower girl, eliza doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak w ...

George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an influential Irish playwright, critic, and essayist, known for his sharp satire and witty style. He primarily wrote plays, excelling in social drama and comedies with critical content. His most famous work, Pygmalion (1913), inspired the renowned musical adaptation My Fair Lady. He also wrote Saint Joan (1923), Man and Superman (1903), and Widowers' Houses (1892), among many others.

Shaw received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 for his contribution to literature, especially for his influence on modern theater. His legacy continues thanks to his ability to combine humor, irony, and social criticism in his writings, establishing himself as one of the most significant figures in English-language theater.

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