Major Barbara

By:

Shaw, George Bernard

Material type: Text

TextSeries: George Bernard Shaw collectionPublication details: New Delhi Peacock Books 2022Description: 118pISBN:

9788124804827

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

822.912 SHA

Summary: Major Barbara, a social satire by George Shaw, is a controversial play that mocks religious hypocrisy and societal complicity. Initially criticized for its vehement criticism of Christianity, the play has since gained popularity and been adapted into film. It questions the validity of religious and charitable organizations like the Salvation Army, ridiculing superficial family ties and capitalism's exploitation of workers. Originating from Shaw's personal experiences, the play reflects his views on poverty, ethics, and politics through Undershaft, who ridicules intellectuals and moralists who view poverty as a virtue. The play is a discussion play, with Barbara and Andrew discussing idealism and realism, raising numerous critical issues with social and political significance. Thematically, the play is transparent due to its long philosophical discussion.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Jammu Fiction	Fiction	822.912 SHA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		IIMJ-9273

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Major Barbara, a social satire by George Shaw, is a controversial play that mocks religious hypocrisy and societal complicity. Initially criticized for its vehement criticism of Christianity, the play has since gained popularity and been adapted into film. It questions the validity of religious and charitable organizations like the Salvation Army, ridiculing superficial family ties and capitalism's exploitation of workers. Originating from Shaw's personal experiences, the play reflects his views on poverty, ethics, and politics through Undershaft, who ridicules intellectuals and moralists who view poverty as a virtue. The play is a discussion play, with Barbara and Andrew discussing idealism and realism, raising numerous critical issues with social and political significance. Thematically, the play is transparent due to its long philosophical discussion.

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