{"product_id":"major-barbara-by-george-bernard-shaw-rare-books","title":"Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eMajor Barbara\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a thought-provoking social satire that explores the conflict between morality, religion, and wealth. The play centers on Barbara Undershaft, a devoted officer in the Salvation Army, who believes in saving souls through charity and faith. Her ideals are challenged when she confronts her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, a wealthy arms manufacturer who argues that poverty—not sin—is the root of social evil, and that wealth and power are necessary to bring about real change. As Barbara witnesses the Salvation Army accepting donations from morally questionable sources, including her father, she experiences a crisis of faith. Shaw uses sharp wit and dialogue to question conventional morality, criticize hypocrisy in charitable institutions, and present the paradox that even unethical industries may contribute to social stability. The play ultimately invites the audience to reconsider the relationship between ethics, capitalism, and social reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1693\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist, widely regarded as one of the greatest dramatists in the English language. A leading figure in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFabian Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Shaw used his plays to address social issues such as class inequality, poverty, education, and morality. Known for works like \u003cem data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eMan and Superman\u003c\/em\u003e, he combined humor with intellectual debate to challenge societal norms. Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 for his contributions to drama and his ability to blend satire with profound philosophical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48494950744321,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/vg_dd01adcb-cd09-4d18-9e5a-0dacc7d9326f.jpg?v=1775712931","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/major-barbara-by-george-bernard-shaw-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}