Pygmalion

Book Details

• Author: Bernard Shaw

• Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing India Private Limited

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 208

• Release Date: 17-11-2014

• EAN: 9789384052492

• Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw, first opened in London in April 1914, remains one of the most controversial and enduring plays in the theatrical world. The play, with its shocking language at the time, explores themes of social class, transformation, and power dynamics, centered around the transformation of the impoverished Eliza Doolittle by the phonetics expert Henry Higgins. Shaw's treatment of this relationship has sparked debates, with some interpreting the play as a story of social and economic liberation, while others see it as a reflection of male control and self-interest.

This new edition of Pygmalion includes Shaw’s definitive text, along with both the Preface and Sequel, providing a comprehensive scholarly treatment of the play. The book has been adapted into films and musicals, and with its numerous stage revivals, it continues to engage, provoke, and challenge audiences. The timeless themes, along with Shaw's sharp wit, make Pygmalion one of his most accessible and powerful works.