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George Bernard Shaw
AuthorBooks · Second hand1856-1950
George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Birth
1856
Death
1950
First book
1880
Years writing
146
George Bernard Shaw was a prolific Irish author who wrote over 3,600 works throughout his lifetime.
Beyond his role as a playwright, he excelled as a music critic, photographer, and a passionate socialist activist.
His famous play Pygmalion is a global benchmark that has transcended the stage to become a cultural icon.
As a pacifist and critical thinker, he used satire as his primary tool to challenge the society of his time.
Born in Dublin in 1856, his literary legacy spans from drama to essays, establishing him as a key intellectual figure.