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The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza
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Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Plays
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ISBN10: 0486854647
ISBN13: 9780486854649
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Jul 15 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.30 Depth: 7.79
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780486854649
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Jul 15 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.30 Depth: 7.79
Language: English
Historically, the phrase upset the apple cart was a metaphor for troubles caused by an unexpected event akin to an apple cart being overturned, scattering its contents chaotically. This vivid imagery aptly encapsulates the essence of George Bernard Shaw's The Apple Cart. The deliberate unsettling of conventional norms provokes thought about the future direction of British society and begs the question, who will drive the apple cart? A riveting political satire that premiered in 1929, this play boldly critiques the delicate balance of power between the monarchy and elected government. It portrays a fictional British king who cleverly challenges the prime minister and his cabinet, seeking to strip the monarchy of its political influence. Shaw seamlessly blends wit, humor, and political commentary, creating a theatrical tour de force that mirrors contemporary debates on democracy, populism, and leadership, highlighting the tension between tradition and progress, authority and rebellion.
Students, playwrights, and enthusiasts of political and theater arts will value this affordable Dover Thrift Edition from a Nobel Prize and Academy Award winner.
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