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Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant: The Second Volume, Containing the Four Pleasant Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025909059
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant: The Second Volume, Containing the Four Pleasant Plays is a vital collection of theatrical works by the Nobel Prize-winning author Bernard Shaw. This volume gathers four of Shaw's most celebrated and witty dramas: Arms and the Man, Candida, The Man of Destiny, and You Never Can Tell. Unlike his Unpleasant Plays, which were intended to confront audiences with the harsh realities of social injustice, these Pleasant plays utilize satire, irony, and humor to critique romanticized ideals and societal conventions.
In Arms and the Man, Shaw dismantles the glorified myths of war and heroism, while Candida offers a sophisticated examination of marriage and domestic roles. The Man of Destiny presents an intriguing character study of a young Napoleon, and You Never Can Tell provides a lighthearted yet sharp comedy of manners set against the backdrop of a seaside resort. Throughout this collection, Shaw's signature wit and intellectual depth are on full display, challenging the viewer's perceptions of love, honor, and duty. This volume remains an essential pillar of modern drama, showcasing the evolution of one of the most significant voices in 20th-century literature.
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