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George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950), known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.
- British (1856–1950), Irish (dual citizenship, 1934–1950)
- Shaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence
- 26 July 1856, Portobello, Dublin, Ireland
Apr 8, 2024 · George Bernard Shaw, Irish comic dramatist, literary critic, and socialist propagandist, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. Among his most notable plays are Pygmalion, Saint Joan, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Man and Superman, and Major Barbara. Learn more about Shaw’s life and career in this article.
- Why is George Bernard Shaw famous?George Bernard Shaw is famous for his role in revolutionizing comedic drama. He was also a literary critic and a prominent British socialist. Shaw’...
- What was George Bernard Shaw’s early life like?George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin, Ireland, as the youngest of three children. He was raised in genteel poverty, and his mother’s career as a...
- How did George Bernard Shaw start writing plays?George Bernard Shaw wrote rather unmemorable fiction throughout his 20s and early 30s. In 1885 the drama critic William Archer recruited Shaw to wr...
- What themes did George Bernard Shaw explore in his work?George Bernard Shaw’s plays are thematically diverse. He wove threads of humour and romance between analyses of contemporary hypocrisies and social...
- How was George Bernard Shaw involved in the politics of his time?In the mid-1880s George Bernard Shaw joined the Fabian Society, a newly formed socialist club for middle-class intellectuals hoping to transform En...
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and works of the Irish playwright who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Explore his famous plays, such as Pygmalion, Man and Superman, and Saint Joan, and his involvement in the Fabian Society.
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The Nobel Prize in Literature 1925 was awarded to George Bernard Shaw "for his work which is marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic beauty"
- Wade Bradford
- Major Plays: Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Man and Superman. Major Barbara. Saint Joan. Pygmalion. Heartbreak House. Shaw’s most financially successful play was "Pygmalion," which was adapted into a popular 1938 motion picture, and then into a Broadway musical smash: "My Fair Lady."
- Shaw’s Childhood: Although he spent most of his life in England, George Bernard Shaw was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. His father was an unsuccessful corn merchant (someone who buys the corn wholesale and then sells the product to retailers).
- George Bernard Shaw: Critic and Social Reformist. In the 1880s, Shaw began his career as a professional art and music critic. Writing reviews of operas and symphonies eventually led to his new and more satisfying role as a theater critic.
- Shaw’s Love Life: For a good portion of his life, Shaw was a bachelor, much like some of his more comical characters: Jack Tanner and Henry Higgins, in particular.
Facts. Photo from the Nobel Foundation archive. George Bernard Shaw. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1925. Born: 26 July 1856, Dublin, Ireland. Died: 2 November 1950, Ayot St. Lawrence, United Kingdom. Residence at the time of the award: United Kingdom.
A Summary and Analysis of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Although it is often conflated in the popular imagination with the much-loved musical it inspired, George Bernard Shaw’s 1912 play Pygmalion is somewhat different from the romantic comedy My Fair Lady. Let’s take a closer look at Shaw ...
