Bernard Shaw

'I am my mother's daughter. I am like you. But my work is not your work, and my way is not your way.' Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Estranged from her wealthy mother, she delights in a glass of whisky and a good detective story, and is determined to carve herself a sparkling legal career in an age ruled by men. Her mother, however, is a part of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune and paid for her daughter's expensive education – but at what cost? Bernard Shaw's incendiary moral classic was written in 1893, but, after being banned by the Lord Chamberlain, didn't receive a full public production in London until 1925. This version of the play, edited and introduced by director Dominic Cooke, was produced at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End in 2025, starring real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter.

George Bernard Shaw's "Preface to Major Barbara" offers a compelling exploration of social commentary and political science. This insightful preface delves into themes relevant to the drama itself and provides Shaw's characteristic wit and sharp observations on society. As a standalone work, this preface serves as a powerful statement on poverty, morality, and the complexities of social reform. Shaw's philosophical approach challenges conventional thinking and encourages a critical examination of societal structures. This edition meticulously republishes the original text, preserving the author's unique voice and perspective. Readers interested in literary criticism, European literature, and social philosophy will find this a thought-provoking and enduring work from one of history's great thinkers. A vital piece of dramatic literature, the "Preface to Major Barbara" remains a relevant and engaging read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, politics, and social conscience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

V pese Bernarda Shou "Pigmalion" professor Khiggins prevraschaet tsvetochnitsu Elizu v ledi, no vmesto blagodarnoj i pokornoj Galatei stalkivaetsja nos k nosu s razgnevannoj i znajuschej sebe tsenu devushkoj, poterjavshej mesto v zhizni. A v "Professii missis Uorren" Vivi, gordjaschajasja svoej nezavisimostju, vynuzhdena ne tolko priznat, chto ee svoboda oplachena "nedostojnym" vyborom ee materi, no i uvidet v khanzhestve okruzhajuschikh sobstvennoe otrazhenie. Kak vse luchshie komedii v istorii literatury, pesy Bernarda Shou - eto zerkala, v kotorykh kazhdyj vidit sebja. Oni izvestny svoej jazvitelnostju i ostroumiem, za kotorymi neujutnaja pravda dazhe i ne pytaetsja skrytsja - vot ona, prjamo pered vami, i eto vy skryvaetes ot nee, prischurivaja glaza ot khokhota. Gotovy raskryt ikh shire? Teksty komedij publikujutsja na anglijskom jazyke bez adaptatsii i sokraschenij.

V pese Bernarda Shou "Pigmalion" professor Khiggins prevraschaet tsvetochnitsu Elizu v ledi, no vmesto blagodarnoj i pokornoj Galatei stalkivaetsja nos k nosu s razgnevannoj i znajuschej sebe tsenu devushkoj, poterjavshej mesto v zhizni. A v "Professii missis Uorren" Vivi, gordjaschajasja svoej nezavisimostju, vynuzhdena ne tolko priznat, chto ee svoboda oplachena "nedostojnym" vyborom ee materi, no i uvidet v khanzhestve okruzhajuschikh sobstvennoe otrazhenie. Kak vse luchshie komedii v istorii literatury, pesy Bernarda Shou - eto zerkala, v kotorykh kazhdyj vidit sebja. Oni izvestny svoej jazvitelnostju i ostroumiem, za kotorymi neujutnaja pravda dazhe i ne pytaetsja skrytsja - vot ona, prjamo pered vami, i eto vy skryvaetes ot nee, prischurivaja glaza ot khokhota. Gotovy raskryt ikh shire? Teksty komedij publikujutsja na anglijskom jazyke bez adaptatsii i sokraschenij.