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Uniform Title: Man and superman. Finnish

Title: Ihminen ja yli-ihminen: Komedia ja filosofia

Note: Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Ihminen ja yli-ihminen: Komedia ja filosofia" by Bernard Shaw is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores complex themes of human nature and philosophical ideas through the interactions of its characters. At its core, the narrative delves into the dynamics between individuals, morality, and the societal roles imposed upon them, particularly focusing on relationships intertwined with duty and desire. The opening of the play introduces us to Roebuck Ramsden, a wealthy, respectable man engaged in correspondence within his opulent office. The scene shifts with the arrival of Octavius, a young man grappling with the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, leading them to discuss their shared grief. Tension arises with the introduction of John Tanner, whose radical views provoke Ramsden's conservative stance and set the stage for philosophical debates. As the trio's interactions hint at deeper connections and potential romantic entanglements, particularly concerning Ann, Ramsden's ward, the play establishes a lively and thought-provoking foundation for exploring broader societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

Translator: Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933

EBook No.: 54786

Published: May 26, 2017

Downloads: 57

Language: Finnish

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Man and superman. Finnish

Title: Ihminen ja yli-ihminen: Komedia ja filosofia

Note: Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Ihminen ja yli-ihminen: Komedia ja filosofia" by Bernard Shaw is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores complex themes of human nature and philosophical ideas through the interactions of its characters. At its core, the narrative delves into the dynamics between individuals, morality, and the societal roles imposed upon them, particularly focusing on relationships intertwined with duty and desire. The opening of the play introduces us to Roebuck Ramsden, a wealthy, respectable man engaged in correspondence within his opulent office. The scene shifts with the arrival of Octavius, a young man grappling with the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, leading them to discuss their shared grief. Tension arises with the introduction of John Tanner, whose radical views provoke Ramsden's conservative stance and set the stage for philosophical debates. As the trio's interactions hint at deeper connections and potential romantic entanglements, particularly concerning Ann, Ramsden's ward, the play establishes a lively and thought-provoking foundation for exploring broader societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

Translator: Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933

EBook No.: 54786

Published: May 26, 2017

Downloads: 57

Language: Finnish

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama

Subject: English drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.