The Doctor's Dilemma: Getting Married & the Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet

By Bernard Shaw

This collection features three provocative plays by the celebrated dramatist Bernard Shaw, showcasing his sharp wit and unwavering commitment to social critique. In "The Doctor's Dilemma", Shaw explores the ethical minefield of the medical profession, centering on a physician who must decide which of two patients to save: a kind-hearted but medically unremarkable individual or a brilliant but unscrupulous artist. This work serves as a scathing satire on the pretensions and inconsistencies of the medical establishment of the early 20th century.

"Getting Married" turns a keen eye toward the institution of matrimony. Eschewing traditional plot structures, the play unfolds as a spirited debate among a diverse group of characters gathered for a wedding, dissecting the legal, religious, and social constraints of marriage with Shaw's characteristic intellectual vigor. Finally, "The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet" offers a stark departure as a "sermon in crude melodrama" set in the American Wild West. It follows a horse thief's unexpected spiritual awakening, challenging conventional notions of morality and religion.

Together, these works represent Shaw's mastery of the "play of ideas," using the stage as a forum for examining the complex moral and social fabric of society. This collection remains a vital testament to Shaw's enduring influence on modern literature and drama.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025610970
• ISBN13: 9781025610979
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"