Misalliance, The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets And Fanny's First Play: With A Treatise On Parents And Children

By George Bernard Shaw

Book Overview

Misalliance, The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets And Fanny�������s First Play: With A Treatise On Parents And Children is a collection of three plays and a treatise written by the renowned playwright, Bernard Shaw. The first play, Misalliance, is a satirical comedy that explores the themes of love, marriage, and class in the early 20th century. The play centers around a wealthy family and their interactions with a group of unexpected visitors, which leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and revelations.The second play, The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets, is a witty and imaginative one-act play that explores the mystery surrounding William Shakespeare's ""dark lady"" and her relationship with the famous playwright. The play is a humorous take on the Shakespearean era and its characters, and Shaw's unique perspective on the historical period.The third play, Fanny's First Play, is a satirical comedy that explores the relationship between parents and their children, and the influence of society on their lives. The play follows the story of Fanny, a young woman who writes her first play and presents it to her parents, who are shocked and scandalized by its content. The play is a commentary on the societal norms of the time and the role of parents in shaping their children's lives.The treatise included in the book, Parents And Children, is a philosophical exploration of the relationship between parents and their children, and the responsibility of parents to guide and shape their children's lives. The treatise is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the role of parents in society and their impact on the future generations.Overall, Misalliance, The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets And Fanny�������s First Play: With A Treatise On Parents And Children is a captivating collection of plays and a treatise that showcases Shaw's unique style and perspective on various social and philosophical issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116310955X
• ISBN13: 9781163109557
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"