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Major Barbara
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Major Barbara

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"Major Barbara" is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. Set in Edwardian London, the narrative centers round Barbara Undershaft, a prime in the Salvation Army, who will become conflicted whilst her estranged, wealthy industrialist father, Andrew Undershaft, gives an extensive donation to the organization. The play delves into topics of morality, ethics, and the effect of wealth on social establishments. The Undershaft family's contrasting values create a dynamic exploration of idealism versus pragmatism. Andrew Undershaft, a munitions rich person, challenges traditional notions of morality by means of affirming the need of armaments in maintaining international peace. Barbara, dedicated to the Salvation Army's challenge of assisting the negative, faces a moral catch 22 situation as she grapples together with her father's offer, main to a concept-scary battle between philanthropy and the manner via which wealth is obtained. Shaw's "Major Barbara" is widely known for its sharp wit, highbrow intensity, and social statement. The play reviews societal norms, religious institutions, and the effect of industrialization on morality. Shaw employs his characteristic humor and clever communicate to interact the audience in a profound exploration of conflicting values, making "Major Barbara" an undying and thought-scary work inside the canon of George Bernard Shaw's performs.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books
Date
1 January 2024
Pages
96
ISBN
9789361151262

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Major Barbara" is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. Set in Edwardian London, the narrative centers round Barbara Undershaft, a prime in the Salvation Army, who will become conflicted whilst her estranged, wealthy industrialist father, Andrew Undershaft, gives an extensive donation to the organization. The play delves into topics of morality, ethics, and the effect of wealth on social establishments. The Undershaft family's contrasting values create a dynamic exploration of idealism versus pragmatism. Andrew Undershaft, a munitions rich person, challenges traditional notions of morality by means of affirming the need of armaments in maintaining international peace. Barbara, dedicated to the Salvation Army's challenge of assisting the negative, faces a moral catch 22 situation as she grapples together with her father's offer, main to a concept-scary battle between philanthropy and the manner via which wealth is obtained. Shaw's "Major Barbara" is widely known for its sharp wit, highbrow intensity, and social statement. The play reviews societal norms, religious institutions, and the effect of industrialization on morality. Shaw employs his characteristic humor and clever communicate to interact the audience in a profound exploration of conflicting values, making "Major Barbara" an undying and thought-scary work inside the canon of George Bernard Shaw's performs.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books
Date
1 January 2024
Pages
96
ISBN
9789361151262