Description
A witty, provocative comedy of ideas, this play follows a fiercely independent young woman and the unconventional man who challenges her expectations of love, marriage, and social convention. Blending romantic intrigue with philosophical debate, it explores Shaw’s vision of the “Life Force,” the drive toward human development, and the tensions between individual freedom and societal duty. Its celebrated dream sequence, “Don Juan in Hell,” expands the drama into a bold meditation on gender, morality, art, and the future of humanity. Sharp, satirical, and intellectually playful, the work exemplifies Shaw’s distinctive talent for turning theatrical entertainment into lively social criticism.
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paperback
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Published Jan 1, 2007
120 pages
ISBN: 9781420928921
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Details
First Published
1903
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw.