George Bernard Shaw

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Described by his contemporaries as a "master of impeccable prose," "the great exploder of complacency," and a "showman of ideas," George Bernard Shaw (1856 1950) is today regarded as the most important British comic dramatist since Cosgreve. "Heartbreak House," however, is one of Shaw's more somber plays. An allegory that examines apathy, confusion, and lack of purpose as causes of major world problems, the drama features larger-than-life characters who represent evils of the modern world. Initially pessimistic, the play nevertheless ends on an optimistic note. Written in 1913 and first produced in 1923, "Heartbreak House," with its portrayal of a bored and frustrated upper-middle class, is a prime example of Shaw's unconventional and provocative literary style. "

Heartbreak House

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A Fantasia in the Russian Manner on English Themes

George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House is a comedy about the deceptions and meaningless pursuits of England's ruling class. Though the play takes place on the the eve of World War I, the characters, too absorbed in their intrigues, are unaware that a war is about to begin. In this lesson, we will explore the setting, characters, and plot of one of Shaw's most notable plays.

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Est. Publication Date - Feb 2012

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