Bernard Shaw (1907)

By Holbrook Jackson

Book Overview

Bernard Shaw (1907) is a biographical book written by Holbrook Jackson that chronicles the life and work of the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The book covers Shaw's early life, including his childhood in Dublin and his move to London in 1876, as well as his career as a writer and social activist. The author explores Shaw's political beliefs, including his support for socialism and his opposition to war, and how these beliefs influenced his writing. The book also delves into Shaw's personal life, including his relationships with women and his marriage to Charlotte Payne-Townshend. Overall, Bernard Shaw (1907) provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.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: 1164091328
• ISBN13: 9781164091325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"