Major Barbara (Dover Thrift Editions) - George Bernard Shaw - Books - Dover Publications - 9780486421261 - May 29, 2002
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Fabian socialist and ardent proselytizer, George Bernard Shaw viewed his role as a playwright as far more than that of an entertainer. His audiences heard fully articulated sermons on moral and economic issues, a potentially dry theatrical experience enlivened by Shaw's genius for creating vital characters and scintillating dialogue. Major Barbara offers a sparkling example of its author's unique gift for presenting social theories in an engaging format. The eponymous heroine, an officer in the Salvation Army, is the daughter of Andrew Undershaft, a wealthy armaments manufacturer. When the Army accepts donations from Undershaft and a whiskey distiller, whose money Barbara regards as tainted, she resigns in disgust, but eventually sees the truth of her father's reasoning that social iniquity derives from poverty; it is only through accumulating wealth and power that people can help each other.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released May 29, 2002
ISBN13 9780486421261
Publishers Dover Publications
Pages 96
Dimensions 132 × 210 × 8 mm   ·   104 g
Language English  

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