{"product_id":"pygmalion-other-plays-hardcover","title":"Pygmalion \u0026 Other Plays - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDame Judi Dench\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree of George Bernard Shaw's most famous comedies in one volume. Entertaining and witty, each play is embedded with George Bernard Shaw's intense concerns about poverty, class and inequality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has a preface by Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePygmalion \u003c\/i\u003etells the story of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, who tries to elevate a feisty flower girl out of her working-class roots and into high society. In \u003ci\u003eMajor Barbara\u003c\/i\u003e, idealistic Barbara is a major in the Salvation Army, at odds with her millionaire father as they war over the best route to salvation. \u003ci\u003eAndrocles and the Lion\u003c\/i\u003e is a clever retelling of the bible story about a gentle Christian who pulls a thorn from a lion's paw.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin in 1856 and moved to London in 1876. He initially wrote novels then went on to achieve fame through his career as a journalist, critic and public speaker. A committed and active socialist, he was one of the leaders of the Fabian Society. He was a prolific and much lauded playwright and was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. He died in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 6 x 3.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768896880928,"sku":"9781529048001","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/84d7565cabefe12dc1305e56625aeb65.webp?v=1780339797","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pygmalion-other-plays-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}