1928 : en Grande-Bretagne, les femmes sont autorisées à voter dès 21 ans. Des millions d'entre elles rejoignent le corps électoral, mais il faut encore les former aux idées politiques. À qui donner sa voix? Que valent le socialisme et le communisme, et comment comprendre leur impact sur notre vie?
Dans ce guide aux entrées pratiques, George Bernard Shaw propose à ces nouvelles électrices de réfléchir aux idées en vigueur en s'émancipant de la domination masculine. En leur montrant que leur affranchissement passe par des idées économiques autant que politiques, il partage son envie de substituer à un Capitalisme mesquin un Socialisme éclairé et libérateur.
Cet essai au ton léger n'a pas pris une ride - et intéressera tout autant les hommes !
Do you like 'Pretty Woman', with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere? Do you love 'Maid in Manhattan', starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes? And how about little orphan 'Annie'? Well, 'Pygmalion' is the play that paved the ways for these - and countless other - rags-to-riches films, plays, and books.
In it, phonetics scientist professor Henry Higgins and linguist Colonel Pickering make a bet. The scientist wagers that he can turn Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a woman with the poise and diction of a duchess.
She is given new clothes, speech lessons - and subjected to merciless ridicule. Becoming Shaw's most famous play, ´Pygmalion´ throws blinding light on the invidious habits and traditions at both levels of society.
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was a giant of the literary and political world at the end of the 19th century and deep into the 20th century. Best known as a playwright, he was also a famous critic, political activist and polemicist, stoking controversy to provoke debate.
His first successful play was 'Arms and the Man', which was followed by classics including 'Man and Superman' and 'Pygmalion', which was turned into the musical 'My Fair Lady'.
In 1925, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His opinions still divide critics, but he is widely acknowledged as second only to William Shakespeare as a playwright.
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In the middle of the 1885 SerboBulgarian war, an enemy soldier escapes a cavalry charge by climbing up a drainpipe into Raina Petkoff's room. Raina is the daughter of one Major and engaged to another, but she chooses to save the soldier's life by concealing him.
Arms and the Man, named after the opening lines of Virgil's The Aeneid, is a play that humorously deals with the hypocrisy of humanity and the stupidity of war. It was among George Bernard Shaw's first commercial successes, and was included in a collection of plays he referred to as Plays Pleasant, along with Candida, You Never Can Tell, and The Man of Destiny. Having coined the term "chocolate soldier," the play has been staged multiple times in London's West End and on Broadway, and has been adapted into operetta and film.
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Following the death of her father, Ann Whitefield becomes the ward of Jack Tanner and Roebuck Ramsden; Jack is a childhood friend, author of The Revolutionist's Handbook, and descendant of Don Juan, while Roebuck Ramsden is a respectable friend of her father's entirely opposed to Jack's philosophy. Also in mourning are Octavius Robinson, who is openly in love with Ann, and his sister Violet, who is secretly pregnant. So begins a journey that will take them across London, Europe, and to Hell.
George Bernard Shaw wrote Man and Superman between 1901 and 1903. It was first performed in 1905 with the third act excised; a part of that third act, Don Juan in Hell, was performed in 1907. The full play was not performed in its entirety until 1915.
Shaw explains that he wrote Man and Superman after being challenged to write on the theme of Don Juan. Once described as Shaw's most allusive play, Man and Superman refers to Nietzsche's concept of the Übermensch. It combines Nietzsche's argument that humanity is evolving towards a "superman" with the philosophy of Don Juan as a way to present his conception of society: namely, that it is women who are the driving force behind natural selection and the propagation of the species. To this end, Shaw includes as an appendix The Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion as written by the character Jack Tanner.
George Bernard Shaw est un critique musical, dramaturge, essayiste, auteur de pièces de théâtre et scénariste irlandais. Acerbe et provocateur, pacifiste et anticonformiste, il obtient le prix Nobel de littérature en 1925. Ces 100 citations visent à donner accès à son oeuvre monumentale par une sélection de ses pensées les plus marquantes, dans un format accessible à tous. Une citation est plus qu'un extrait d'un propos, ce peut être un trait d'esprit, un résumé d'une pensée complexe, une maxime, une ouverture sur une réflexion plus profonde.
George Bernard Shaw est un critique musical, dramaturge, essayiste, auteur de pièces de théâtre et scénariste irlandais. Acerbe et provocateur, pacifiste et anticonformiste, il obtient le prix Nobel de littérature en 1925. Ces 100 citations visent à donner accès à son oeuvre monumentale par une sélection de ses pensées les plus marquantes, dans un format accessible à tous. Une citation est plus qu'un extrait d'un propos, ce peut être un trait d'esprit, un résumé d'une pensée complexe, une maxime, une ouverture sur une réflexion plus profonde.
How He Lied to Her Husband is a short, one-act play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1904. This comedic work serves as a satirical counterpart to Shaw's earlier play "Candida" and showcases Shaw's sharp wit and keen observation of human relationships and societal norms.
Set in London, the play revolves around a love triangle involving a young poet, Henry Apjohn, who is enamored with Aurora Bompas, a beautiful, married woman. The intrigue begins when Aurora discovers that Henry has written passionate love poems to her, which she fears might fall into the hands of her husband, Teddy Bompas. The situation takes a humorous turn when the husband confronts Henry, leading to unexpected developments that challenge traditional notions of love, honor, and marital fidelity.
Shaw cleverly subverts the conventional love triangle trope by infusing the narrative with irony and comedic misunderstandings. The characters, while seemingly adhering to societal expectations, reveal their true selves in the face of potential scandal, highlighting the absurdity and complexity of human relationships.
"How He Lied to Her Husband" is notable for its concise structure, sharp dialogue, and the way it playfully addresses themes of romantic idealism versus the realities of marriage. Shaw's comedic touch provides a light-hearted critique of the pretensions and vanities of high society, making the play a delightful and insightful exploration of love, jealousy, and the art of deception.
Don Juan is more than just an infamous womaniser. For he has been the 'Don Juan' of Bryon's epic poem, the 'Don Giovanni' of Mozart's opera and the main man in the play 'The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest'. George Bernard Shaw added to Don Juan's many identities with his play 'Man and Superman', which is a four-act play based on the Don Juan theme.
It features John Tanner, an eloquent anarchist who is one of two men named in Mr. Whitefield's will to care for his daughter Ann. The other, wealthy old Roebuck Ramsden, is rejected as guardian by Ann in favour of Tanner. The "political firebrand and confirmed bachelor" is not keen at all: he fears the guardianship will interfere with his commitment to anarchy.
But when the two minds collide, the results are unexpected. While Ann gently leads Tanner to rethink his revolutionary ideas, the determined singleton finds himself falling for Ann, despite his close friend wanting to marry her.
Will the rebel lose his cause? And who will prevail in the romance race? 'Man and Superman' is perfect for fans of the play 'Private Lives' by Oscar Wilde and 'Endgame' by Samuel Beckett.
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was a giant of the literary and political world at the end of the 19th century and deep into the 20th century. Best known as a playwright, he was also a famous critic, political activist and polemicist, stoking controversy to provoke debate.
His first successful play was 'Arms and the Man', followed by classics including 'Man and Superman' and 'Pygmalion', which was turned into the musical 'My Fair Lady'. In 1925, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His opinions still divide critics, but he is widely acknowledged as second only to William Shakespeare as a playwright.
The Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw is a compelling one-act play that delves into an imagined episode in the life of the young Napoleon Bonaparte, long before he became the Emperor of France. Written in 1897, Shaw's play is not just a historical drama but also a witty exploration of character, destiny, and the interplay of personal ambition with moral and ethical considerations.
Set in Italy during the Napoleonic Wars, the play unfolds over the course of a single afternoon at an inn. The central plot revolves around a mysterious young lady who has intercepted a crucial letter intended for Napoleon. The encounter between the future emperor and this enigmatic woman becomes a battle of wits and wills, revealing much about Napoleon's character, his views on destiny and power, and his approach to both his personal and military challenges.
Shaw's sharp dialogue and insightful character studies provide a platform for examining broader themes such as the nature of leadership, the ethics of power, and the role of individual agency in the course of history. "The Man of Destiny" is a clever and entertaining piece that showcases Shaw's talent for combining historical narrative with probing social commentary and humor. It offers a unique glimpse into the early character of one of history's most iconic figures, all through the distinctive lens of one of the English language's most formidable playwrights.
`300 Quotations from the Great Artists of the 20th Century' is a collection of wit and wisdom from some of the 20th century's greatest minds.
The cherry-picked selection of quotes includes musings from martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee, actor and comedian Groucho Marx, and Irish Playwright, George Bernard Shaw.
This highly recommended collection is an inspiring, educational, and humorous listen, and will delight those who need some extra motivation or just a quick laugh.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist, best known for his works `Man and Superman', `Pygmalion' and `Saint Joan'. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
Julius Henry `Groucho' Marx (1890 - 1977) was an American comedian, actor, and writer, regarded as one of America's greatest comedians and a master of the one-liner. He is most famous for his Marx Brothers films, including `A Night at the Opera' and `Duck Soup'.
Bruce Lee (1940 -1973) was a Hong Kong born American martial arts expert, actor and director, best remembered for his martial arts films, including `Fist of Fury'.
A collection guaranteed to put a smile on your face, `500 Quotes of Humour' features the sharp wit and wisdom of the likes of Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, and Woody Allen.
Some of the leading figures in their fields, these writers, actors, comedians, physicists, and playwrights are responsible for some of the most humorous quotes of all time.
They are collected together in this hilarious volume that is ideal for those looking for a quick laugh.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most celebrated writers in history and is best known for his novels `The Picture of Dorian Gray', and `The Importance of Being Earnest'. Woody Allen (1935- )is a celebrated writer, director, comedian, and actor, famous for films such as `Manhattan', `Annie Hall', and `Hannah and Her Sisters'.
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a comedian, writer, and actor, famous for his sharp wit and his many films which include `Duck Soup' and `A Night at the Opera.' Albert Einstein was one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright and political activist, famous for his plays such as `Pygmalion' and `Man and Superman'.
