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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

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Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw first performed in 1913. It is a witty social critique wrapped in a story about transformation and identity.

Plot Overview:

The story centers on Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert who makes a bet that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, into a refined lady who can pass as a duchess at an ambassador’s garden party.

  • Eliza Doolittle wants to improve her life by learning to speak properly.

  • Higgins takes on the challenge, teaching her how to speak with an upper-class accent and behave like a lady.

  • As Eliza’s speech and manners improve, she gains social acceptance but also starts to question her own identity and independence.

About the Author

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist, widely regarded as one of the greatest dramatists in the English language.

  • Early Life: Born in Dublin, Shaw moved to London as a young man where he struggled before gaining recognition as a writer and thinker.

  • Career: Shaw wrote more than 60 plays, blending wit, social criticism, and sharp dialogue. His works often challenged social conventions and explored issues such as class, politics, education, and gender.

  • Notable Works: Besides Pygmalion, some of his famous plays include Man and Superman, Saint Joan, Major Barbara, and Mrs. Warren’s Profession.

  • Awards: Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 for his contributions to literature, praised for his ability to combine idealism with dramatic artistry.

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