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Title: George Bernard Shaw

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "George Bernard Shaw" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the renowned playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism. The narrative sets the stage for a broader examination of Shaw's impact on theatre and society while highlighting his unique blend of intellect and audacity. The opening of the book introduces the challenge of encapsulating Bernard Shaw's multifaceted nature. Chesterton prompts the reader to understand Shaw not just as a figure of his time but as a product of three distinct influences: his Irish heritage, Puritan upbringing, and a spirit of progressivism. He reflects on common misconceptions about Shaw, particularly the idea that he is understood by only a few or that his long-windedness is indicative of vagueness rather than depth. The text serves as an insightful prelude to a deeper exploration of Shaw's life, summarizing the key influences that shaped his thoughts and works, setting the tone for a rich analysis of one of literature's most provocative figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 19535

Published: Oct 13, 2006

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: George Bernard Shaw

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sigal Alon, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "George Bernard Shaw" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the renowned playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism. The narrative sets the stage for a broader examination of Shaw's impact on theatre and society while highlighting his unique blend of intellect and audacity. The opening of the book introduces the challenge of encapsulating Bernard Shaw's multifaceted nature. Chesterton prompts the reader to understand Shaw not just as a figure of his time but as a product of three distinct influences: his Irish heritage, Puritan upbringing, and a spirit of progressivism. He reflects on common misconceptions about Shaw, particularly the idea that he is understood by only a few or that his long-windedness is indicative of vagueness rather than depth. The text serves as an insightful prelude to a deeper exploration of Shaw's life, summarizing the key influences that shaped his thoughts and works, setting the tone for a rich analysis of one of literature's most provocative figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 19535

Published: Oct 13, 2006

Downloads: 186

Language: English

Subject: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.