Shavian Definition and Meaning
Chapter 1

From Dublin rebel to London critic

Chapter 2

Masterpieces of the Shavian stage

Chapter 3

The double crown of global honors

Chapter 4

The eccentric habits of a genius

YOUR GOAL

Master of George Bernard Shaw

Ch 2 · Masterpieces of the Shavian stage
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From the London stage to the silver screen, his brilliant wit won a Nobel and an Oscar!

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Arms and the man mocks romantic war

schopenhauer Shaw satirized the romanticized myths of military heroism and love in one of his earliest comedic successes.

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A saintly tragedy that won acclaim

schopenhauer Shaw wrote a masterpiece about Joan of Arc, portraying her as a modern, rational heroine rather than a mystic.

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Shavian Chatterbox
BETA

schopenhauer Match witty dialogue to discover the famous plays and trivia of George Bernard Shaw.

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Fun Fact

Pygmalion's shock: When Pygmalion premiered in London in 1914, Eliza's use of the mild swear word 'bloody' caused a massive public scandal and made headlines.

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Glossary
shavian (adjective)
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the playwright George Bernard Shaw or his works. This dramatic style is exemplified by his celebrated 1913 stage play, Pygmalion.

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Gossip

Which modern adaptation of Pygmalion is your absolute favorite?

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Quiz

Where did George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion have its world premiere in 1913?

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What historical event prompted George Bernard Shaw to write his famous tragedy Saint Joan in 1923?

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In George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara, what organization does Barbara Undershaft work for?

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From which classical epic poem did George Bernard Shaw take the title of his play Arms and the Man?

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What is the setting of George Bernard Shaw's 1894 anti-war comedy Arms and the Man?

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In George Bernard Shaw's play Arms and the Man, what unusual item does the Swiss soldier carry instead of ammunition?

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What controversial business does Barbara's father, Andrew Undershaft, run in Major Barbara?

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In George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion, what is the profession of Henry Higgins?

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