Pygmalion

Discover the timeless classic, Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw that brilliantly intertwines humor and social critique. This exquisite B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2003, features 144 pages of captivating narrative, making it a must-have for literature enthusiasts and students alike. First performed in 1914, Pygmalion reimagines the ancient tale of a sculptor who falls in love with his masterpiece, transforming it into a pointed examination of the British class system. Through the remarkable character of Henry Higgins, a phoneticist determined to elevate Eliza Doolittle—a spirited Cockney flower girl—into refined society, Shaw delivers a powerful feminist message about identity and self-determination. This definitive edition is meticulously edited by Dan H. Laurence, with a thought-provoking introduction by Nicholas Grene that delves into the play’s language and politics. Included are Shaw's preface and a sequel addressing critiques of the original ending. Enjoy FREE shipping when you order Pygmalion from Smartfox NZ and immerse yourself in Shaw’s brilliant narrative that challenges societal norms. Perfect for book collectors, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the interplay between language, class, and gender. Don’t miss the chance to own this iconic work of literature today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439501
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144


Description:
Pygmalion both delighted and scandalised its first audiences in 1914. A brilliantly witty reworking of the classical tale of the sculptor Pygmalion, who falls in love with his perfect female statue, it is also a barbed attack on the British class system and a statement of Shaw's feminist views. In Shaw's hands, the phoneticist Henry Higgins is the Pygmalion figure who believes he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl, into a duchess at ease in polite society. The one thing he overlooks is that his 'creation' has a mind of her own. This is the definitive text produced under the editorial supervision of Dan H. Laurence, with an illuminating introduction by Nicholas Grene, discussing the language and politics of the play. Also included in this volume is Shaw's preface, as well as his 'sequel' written for the first publication in 1916, to rebut public demand for a more conventionally romantic ending.

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