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George Bernard Shaw

By G. K. Chesterton

2019-12-11 21:13:34

The book traces in some detail Shaw’s work as a critic (puritanical opposition to Shakespeare) and as a dramatist. G K Chesterton was ideally placed to write this critical biography of the literary works and political views of George Bernard Shaw. ... Read more
The book traces in some detail Shaw’s work as a critic (puritanical opposition to Shakespeare) and as a dramatist. G K Chesterton was ideally placed to write this critical biography of the literary works and political views of George Bernard Shaw. He was a personal friend and yet an ardent opponent of Shaw’s progressive socialism. The lightness of tone and the humor of his other works are equally present in his examination of Shaw. The book presents a perceptive and far from a dated critique of Shaw’s philosophy and politics and through them the emerging progressive orthodoxy of the 20 century. The book represents an excellent introduction to Shaw’s work and the spirit of the age in which they were created. Less

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File size214.936 KB
Print pages248
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2009-03-10
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781602068735
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G. K. Chesterton
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time Magazi...

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