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  • Mrs. Warren's Profession

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    An unabridged edition of the four acts, to include the complete author's apology written prior to the play's first performance (1902) at the New Lyric Club, London. ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    "The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring" by Bernard Shaw is a critical exploration of Richard Wagner's monumental opera cycle, "Der Ring des Nibelungen." Shaw delves into the themes, characters, and musical innovations of Wagner's work, providing insights that enhance the understanding of the operas. His commentary is not merely a review but a passionate defense of Wagner's ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Man of Destiny

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    The plot centers on Napoleon, who is on a journey to Italy in 1796, where he encounters a mysterious woman who claims to have information that could alter the course of his future. She possesses a letter containing crucial political details, but Napoleon’s cleverness and wit lead to an amusing battle of wits between the two. The woman tries to blackmail him, while Napoleon uses his charm and ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cashel Byron's Profession

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    This novella is a work of fiction that explores themes related to boxing, class, and society. The story centers around Cashel Byron, a young and successful professional boxer who is not only skilled in the ring but is also highly intelligent and articulate. Despite his achievements in boxing, Cashel aspires to rise above his station and enter the world of literature and intellectual pursuits. The ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Shewingup of Blanco Posnet

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    The story follows Blanco Posnet, a self-proclaimed scoundrel and horse thief, who finds himself on trial in a small frontier town. Blanco is accused of stealing a horse, a crime punishable by hanging. However, during the trial, it is revealed that Blanco took the horse to deliver a sick woman and her baby to safety, an act of unexpected compassion that forces the townspeople to reevaluate their ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • John Bull's Other Island

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    The plot centers on two main characters: Tom, an idealistic Englishman who travels to Ireland to invest in a project, and his Irish counterpart, the clever and cynical politician, Lawrence. Tom arrives with the intention of bringing "civilization" to the Irish people, but soon finds that the island's residents have their own ideas of progress. As Tom interacts with the locals, including Lawrence, ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Der Mann des Schicksals: Komödie in einem Akt

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    Der Mann des Schicksals by Bernard Shaw – A one-act comedy by Shaw that humorously examines fate and human decisions. ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    "Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy" is a remarkable play written by George Bernard Shaw, first published in 1903. This theatrical masterpiece seamlessly blends humor, romance, and philosophical inquiry. At its core is the character of John Tanner, a witty and independent-minded intellectual who embodies Shaw's ideas on the Superman, a person who transcends societal conventions. The play ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pygmalion

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking and socially conscious play that addresses issues of class, language, and identity. Published in 1913, this play follows the story of Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl from the streets of London, who is taken on as a project by the wealthy phonetics professor, Henry Higgins. The play explores the transformative power of language and the impact of ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Fabianism and the Empire:

    A Manifesto by the Fabian Society

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    In 1900 Bernard Shaw completed the difficult task of drafting the Fabian's society position in the manifest Fabianism and the Empire. The society's progressive program advocated for socialist values, social justice and women rights. Against the background of these modern and leftist values though, the society's position on imperialism is somehow astonishing. One of the motives for its supportive ... Read more

    $1.38 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Inca of Perusalem

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    George Bernard Shaw's The Inca of Perusalem is a wartime satire that turns imperial pomp, patriotic myth, and social pretension into sparkling comedy. It opens with a prologue defending the right to mock enemies in time of war, then introduces impoverished aristocrats, hotel staff reduced by economic collapse, and a princess so sheltered she barely understands the modern world. Against this ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Bernard Shaw ...
    George Bernard Shaw's Annajanska, the Bolshevik Empress is a razor-edged comic political drama set amid the upheaval of revolution, where governments change faster than anyone can salute them. In a military office on the eastern front, General Strammfest and Lieutenant Schneidekind trade satirical remarks about collapsing authority, imperial loyalty, and the absurdity of serving whichever regime ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD