Pygmalion (Dover Thrift Editions)
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9780486282220
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Dover Publications
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Pygmalion (Dover Thrift Editions)
Author:
George Bernard Shaw
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
10/20/1994 0:00
ISBN:
0486282228
Pages:
96
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9780486282220
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One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. In Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork. The irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made Pygmalion one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed.
The book, Pygmalion ( Dover Thrift Editions ) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9780486282220 in Paperback by Shaw, George Bernard may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
The book, Pygmalion ( Dover Thrift Editions ) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9780486282220 in Paperback by Shaw, George Bernard may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.