Arms and the Man

By: GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical comedy that challenges romantic notions of war and love. Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, the play follows Raina, a young Bulgarian woman engaged to a war hero, who shelters a weary and cynical Swiss mercenary named Bluntschli. His pragmatic view of warfare and life sharply contrasts with the idealism of those around him. As truths unravel, Raina begins to question her beliefs about heroism, love, and honour. Shaw uses wit and irony to critique the absurdity of glorified warfare and the superficiality of social conventions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5HX6532
• ISBN13: 9798280357846
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"