Arms And The Man
Apr 2023 · Rupa Publications India
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A witty satire on war, love, and class from a master playwright.Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man follows Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman engaged to a war hero. Her romantic ideals are challenged when a Swiss soldier, Captain Bluntschli, seeks refuge in her bedroom.As Raina confronts the absurdity of war and the superficiality of her romantic notions, she finds herself drawn to the pragmatic and cynical Bluntschli. This comedic play explores the clash between idealism and reality, questioning societal values and the true meaning of love. Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Classic literature with a comedic twist
- Thought-provoking social commentary
- Exploring complex characters and relationships
A witty satire on war, love, and class from a master playwright.Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man follows Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman engaged to a war hero. Her romantic ideals are challenged when a Swiss soldier, Captain Bluntschli, seeks refug...
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George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856– 2 November 1950) was an Irish comic dramatist, literary critic and socialist propagandist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s and continues till now. Incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856– 2 November 1950) was an Irish comic dramatist, literary critic and socialist propagandist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s and continues till now. Incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw...
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