Bernard Shaw

Heartbreak House (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Heartbreak House by Bernard Shaw presents a satirical critique of European society on the brink of World War I, focusing on the emptiness of the upper classes. The story takes place in an eccentric, disordered household, symbolizing the moral decay and ignorance prevalent among the elite. The characters, caught in their own petty disputes and disconnected from the realities of the world around them, embody a society detached from responsibility and meaningful action. Their lives are marked by idleness, with individuals more concerned about their own trivialities than the impending dangers of war. A sense of familial disarray pervades the narrative, as interactions between relatives reflect emotional detachment and estrangement. The eccentric behavior of a family patriarch highlights the absurdities of their lives, and the mundane squabbles between family members reveal deeper flaws in their connections. Through sharp wit and social commentary, the play critiques the apathy and superficiality of those in power. It explores the contrast between a world filled with luxuries and comforts, yet devoid of purpose and awareness, reflecting a broader disillusionment with societal values just before the onset of global conflict.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789369422746
• Artikelnr.: 73568874

Autorenporträt

George Bernard Shaw was an Irish literary genius, he earned his name as prestigious dramatist, literary critic, socialist and political spokesman. He was born on 26 July 1856 Dublin, Ireland, youngest child of a middle class family. His father George Carr Shaw was a civil servant and a failed business man and his mother Lucinda Elizabeth Gurley Shaw was a singer. Due to his father's alcoholism family suffered a lot, his mother left the home with his sister and went London. Shaw studied at Wesleyan Connextional School, Dublin's Central Model School and Dublin English Scientific and Commercial Day School. Due to poverty he first worked as a junior clerk, at the 15 years of age. In 1876, he visited London and lived with his mother and sister. He chose journalism and writing as his career. Through his comical and humorous plays, he mostly wrote on existing social issues and exploitation of the working middle class that he faced himself. He wrote 60 plays based on social themes. In 1925, for his work Pygmalion he got Nobel Prize for literature later for it's film adaptation he received Oscar Award. His notable world-class Pygmalion, Man and Superman, Major Barbara, Candida, Arms and The Man, Saint Joan, Caesar and Cleopatra etc. At the age of 94, on 2 November 1950, George Bernard Shaw died.