Pygmalion
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Pygmalion

by Shaw, George Bernard

Publisher
Independently published
Pages
116
Language
English
Published
1912

Overview

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is a witty social comedy about language, class, and the performance of respectability. The play follows a phonetics experiment that becomes a sharp examination of how speech shapes identity and how society judges people by accent, manners, and appearance. Readers looking for a classic that is funny, clever, and still socially relevant will find plenty to enjoy.

George Bernard Shaw writes with crisp dialogue and an eye for hypocrisy, turning a simple premise into a lasting critique of class assumptions. Pygmalion appeals to students, theater readers, and anyone interested in the way education and image can change how a person is treated. It remains one of Shaw's most readable and enduring works.

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