Major Barbara
George Bernard Shaw · 1905 · 120 pages
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George Bernard Shaw presents a provocative comedy that questions social conventions, morality, and the role of money in society. The play centers on Barbara Undershaft, a young woman devoted to charity who is confronted with moral complexity when she discovers that her inheritance comes from a weapons manufacturer.
Through brilliant dialogue and satirical situations, Shaw weaves sophisticated social criticism together with humor, exploring themes of power, moral principles, and the contradictions of class society.
Book details
| Author | George Bernard Shaw |
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| Year of publication | 1905 |
| Pages | 120 |
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