Shaw on Shakespeare

Shaw on Shakespeare
Author: Bernard Shaw
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2002
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781557835611

(Applause Books). "With the single exception of Homer, there is no eminent writer, not even Sir Walter Scott, whom I can despise so entirely as I despise Shakespeare when I measure my mind against his." - From SHAW ON SHAKESPEARE Celebrated playwright, critic and essayist George Bernard Shaw was more like the Elizabethan master that he would ever admit. Both men were intristic dramatists who shared a rich and abiding respect for the stage. Shakespeare was the produce of a tempestuous and enlightening era under the reign of his patron, Queen Elizabeth I; while G.B.S. reflected the racy and risque spirt of the late 19th century as the champion of modern drama by playwrights like Ibsen, and, later, himself. Culled from Shaw's reviews, prefaces, letters to actors and critics, and other writings, SHAW ON SHAKESPEARE offers a fascinating and unforgettable portrait of the 16th century playwright by his most outspoken critic. This is a witty and provocative classic that combines Shaw's prodigious critical acumen with a superlative prose style second to none (except, perhaps, Shakespeare!).

George Shaw

George Shaw
Author: Mark Hallett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780300236644

"This publication accompanies the exhibition George Shaw: a corner of a foreign field, co- organised by the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, on view 4 October-30 December 2018, and Holburne Museum, Bath, on view 8 February-6 May 2019"--Colophon.

George Shaw

George Shaw
Author: George Shaw
Publisher: National Gallery London Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Art, British
ISBN: 9781857096033

Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at The National Gallery, London, 11th May-30th October 2016.

Plays by George Bernard Shaw

Plays by George Bernard Shaw
Author: George Bernard Shaw
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2004-08-03
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1101157666

George Bernard Shaw demanded truth and despised convention. He punctured hollow pretensions and smug prudishness—coating his criticism with ingenious and irreverent wit. In Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Arms and the Man, Candida, and Man and Superman, the great playwright satirizes society, military heroism, marriage, and the pursuit of man by woman. From a social, literary, and theatrical standpoint, these four plays are among the foremost dramas of the age—as intellectually stimulating as they are thoroughly enjoyable. “My way of joking is to tell the truth: It is the funniest joke in the world.”—G. B. Shaw With an Introduction by Eric Bentley and an Afterword by Norman Lloyd

George Bernard Shaw's Plays

George Bernard Shaw's Plays
Author: Bernard Shaw
Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2002
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780393977530

Presents four plays by George Bernard Shaw, incuding "Mrs. Warren's Profession," "Pygmalion," "Man and Superman," and "Major Barbara," each with an explanatory annotation, and includes information on the author and his work, a chronology, and a selected bibliography.

The Black Girl in Search of God and Some Lesser Tales

The Black Girl in Search of God and Some Lesser Tales
Author: Bernard Shaw
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 147335062X

This volume contains George Bernard Shaw's collection of short stories entitled "The Black Girl in Search of God, and Some Lesser Tales". It was first published in 1934. "The Black Girl In Search Of God" is a short story that follows a young girl who is newly converted to Christianity - and who embarks on a literal search for God. On her way, she comes into contact with a number of religious figures, each trying to convert her to their own faiths. This wonderfully sardonic allegory highlights Shaw's unorthodox ideas on faith and race, and was highly controversial when first published. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) was an Irish playwright who co-founded of the London School of Economics. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

The Spirit in Redemption

The Spirit in Redemption
Author: George Shaw
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2006-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1596058390

The field of consciousness is a difficult one to explore. It is also difficult to go outside one's own consciousness in the discussion of those inner states of subjective religion. Consciousness differs in individuals. Therefore there is much confusion among the people concerning the witness of the Spirit to salvation. Some speak of it as an outward voice speaking to the soul, or as an inward voice. Some Christians seem to get a much clearer witness than others, and that leads earnest souls to doubt their acceptance with God, because they have not had that vision at conversion that some Christians claim to have had. -from "The Witness of the Spirit" More devotional than academic, this collection of ponderings on the Gospel endeavor to give the Holy Spirit his rightful place in Christian theology. "The Spirit has not been honored as He should have been," Shaw writes in his Preface, and dedicates his thoughtful essays to examining the Holy Spirit's role in an individual's faith, from the Spirit's role in offering repentance and extending temptation to how a believer can better pray to the Spirit and how one can be led by the Spirit to a place of greater holiness. First published in 1910, this is a beautiful work of piety that will inspire Christians to renew their relationship with an important figure of the faith. OF INTEREST TO: Christian scholars, readers of religious philosophy, seekers after wisdom GEORGE SHAW (b. 1870) was dean of the School of Theology at Central Holiness University. He is also the author of Acquainted with Grief (1906) and The Conflict of Jesus (1916).

George Bernard Shaw in Context

George Bernard Shaw in Context
Author: Brad Kent
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1316432165

When George Bernard Shaw died in 1950, the world lost one of its most well-known authors, a revolutionary who was as renowned for his personality as he was for his humour, humanity, and rebellious thinking. He remains a compelling figure who deserves attention not only for how influential he was in his time, but for how relevant he is to ours. This collection sets Shaw's life and achievements in context, with forty-two scholarly essays devoted to subjects that interested him and defined his work. Contributors explore a wide range of themes, moving from factors that were formative in Shaw's life, to the artistic work that made him most famous and the institutions with which he worked, to the political and social issues that consumed much of his attention, and, finally, to his influence and reception. Presenting fresh material and arguments, this collection will point to new directions of research for future scholars.

John Bull's Other Island

John Bull's Other Island
Author: George Bernard Shaw
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2024-04-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

"John Bull's Other Island" by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical comedy that offers a sharp critique of British imperialism and Irish identity. Set in Ireland, the play follows the character of Tom Broadbent, a British engineer who arrives in the country with plans to exploit its resources for profit. Through Tom's interactions with the locals, including his childhood friend Larry Doyle, Shaw explores the tensions between British colonialism and Irish nationalism. The play's witty dialogue and clever wordplay highlight the absurdities of imperialism and the clash of cultures between England and Ireland. "John Bull's Other Island" is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that challenges conventional attitudes towards colonialism and national identity, showcasing Shaw's skill as a playwright and social commentator.