Bernard Shaw: The Man and the Mask

By George Bernard Shaw and Richard Eugene Burton

Book Overview

Bernard Shaw: The Man and the Mask is a biographical book written by Richard Burton. The book explores the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, the renowned Irish playwright, critic, and political activist. The author delves into Shaw's personal life, including his childhood, education, and relationships with family and friends. Burton also examines Shaw's literary career, including his most famous plays such as Pygmalion and Saint Joan, as well as his essays and critiques. The book provides insight into Shaw's political views and his involvement in various social and political causes, including women's suffrage and socialism. The title of the book, The Man and the Mask, refers to the dual nature of Shaw's personality, as he was known to present different personas in public and private settings. The author explores this aspect of Shaw's character and how it influenced his work and personal relationships. Overall, Bernard Shaw: The Man and the Mask is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential figures in modern literature and politics.1916. A biography of the playwright George Bernard Shaw. Most of Shaw's early plays were either banned by the censor or refused production. He began the practice of writing the challenging, mocking, eloquent prefaces to his plays, which were sometimes longer than the play itself. In 1925 he won the Nobel prize. Contents: A Preliminary View; The Man; The Evidence of the Plays; The Social Thinker; The Poet and Mystic; The Theater Craftsman; and Shaw's Place in Modern Drama. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162643668
• ISBN13: 9781162643663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"