{"product_id":"pygmalion-dover-thrift-editions-plays","title":"Pygmalion (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays) (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274725454081,"sku":"2QZEYLQ0X-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/9780486282220.jpg?v=1657180812","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/pygmalion-dover-thrift-editions-plays","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}