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The Man Of Destiny

The Man Of Destiny

Shaw, George Bernard

Paperback

Letters & EssaysPlaysPlaywriting

ISBN10: 1419171534
ISBN13: 9781419171536
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
The Man of Destiny is a short play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The play is set in 1796 and revolves around the character of Napoleon Bonaparte, who has just won a battle in Italy and is staying at a small inn. A mysterious woman, who claims to be a spy, enters his room and engages him in a battle of wits. The woman challenges Napoleon's views on power, war, and love, and tests his ability to think on his feet. As the conversation progresses, it becomes clear that the woman is not who she claims to be, and that she has a hidden agenda. The play is a satirical take on the idea of heroism and the cult of personality, and explores the theme of power and its corrupting influence. Shaw's witty and sharp dialogue, combined with his astute observations on human nature, make The Man of Destiny a thought-provoking and entertaining read.LADY. Thank you, General: I have no doubt the sensation is very voluptuous; but I had rather not. I simply want to go home: that's all. I was wicked enough to steal your despatches; but you have got them back; and you have forgiven me, because (delicately reproducing his rhetorical cadence) you are as generous to the vanquished after the battle as you are resolute in the face of the enemy before it. Won't you say good-bye to me? (She offers her hand sweetly.)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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