Preface to Major Barbara: First Aid to Critics by Bernard Shaw
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| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | Preface to Major Barbara: First Aid to Critics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Eve Sobol. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "Preface to Major Barbara: First Aid to Critics" by Bernard Shaw is a critical commentary, written in the early 20th century, that accompanies Shaw's play "Major Barbara." This publication serves as a defense and explanation of the play's themes and the author's intellectual influences, while addressing misconceptions held by critics regarding his work. The central topic of the book revolves around the societal implications of poverty and the moral dilemmas associated with wealth and morality, particularly in the context of the Salvation Army and the character of Andrew Undershaft. In the preface, Shaw elaborates on his views that poverty is the greatest evil and argues against the romanticization of the poor. He contrasts the ideals of the Salvation Army with the harsh realities of poverty, presenting Andrew Undershaft as a character who recognizes the immorality of poverty and challenges traditional notions of virtue. The text critiques the complacency of society regarding wealth inequality and the naive idealism of religious organizations. Shaw's argument emphasizes the need for a radical change in societal values, advocating for a recognition of the urgency of addressing poverty rather than blindingly adhering to outdated moral frameworks. Overall, Shaw seeks to clarify his perspective on morality, wealth, and social responsibility while encouraging critics to engage more deeply with the underlying issues of his play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Prefaces |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3789 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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