Description

About This 1953 Modern Library Edition:

Step into the sharp, satirical world of classic theater with Four Plays by Bernard Shaw. This beautifully bound 1953 Modern Library edition collects four of Shaw’s most celebrated works: Candida, Caesar and Cleopatra, Pygmalion, and Heartbreak House. With a unique blend of humor and social critique, Shaw fearlessly tackles issues of class, gender, and politics, making these works as relevant today as they were when they first premiered.

Complete with Shaw’s own insightful preface and an introduction by Louis Kronenberger, this vintage hardcover is a staple for any serious library. Whether you are a student of classic drama, a collector of Modern Library editions, or a fan of timeless literary wit, this volume offers endless hours of engaging reading.

🎩 A CURIOUS FACT
George Bernard Shaw remains one of the very few individuals to have won both a Nobel Prize in Literature (1925) and an Academy Award (1938), the latter awarded for his screenplay adaptation of Pygmalion.

Condition & Specifications

• Overall Condition: Very Good
• Cover & Spine: Boards and spine show little wear
• Dust Jacket: Good condition, featuring a large tear along the spine
• Interior: Clean with no marks or writing
• Author: Bernard Shaw
• Publisher/Year: Modern Library / 1953
• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket