The Collected Works of George Bernard Shaw: Plays, Novels, Articles, Letters and Essays: Plays, novels, essays, and political satire from a Nobel Prize winner

by George Bernard Shaw

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George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, essayist, novelist and short story writer and wrote more than 60 plays. He is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize in Literature (1925) and an Academy Award (1938), for his contributions to literature and for his work on the film Pygmalion (an adaptation of his own play)
Content:
Novels:
Cashel Byron's Profession
An Unsocial Socialist
Love Among The Artists
The Irrational Knot
Plays:
Widowers' Houses
The Philanderer
Mrs. Warren's Profession
The Man Of Destiny
Arms And The Man
Candida
You Never Can Tell
The Devil's Disciple
Captain Brassbound's Conversion
Caesar And Cleopatra
The Gadfly or The Son of the Cardinal
The Admirable Bashville
Man And Superman
John Bull's Other Island
How He Lied To Her Husband
Major Barbara
Passion, Poison, And Petrifaction
The Doctor's Dilemma
The Interlude At The Playhouse
Getting Married
The Shewing-Up Of Blanco Posnet
Press Cuttings
Misalliance
The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets
Fanny's First Play
Androcles And The Lion
Overruled
Pygmalion
Great Catherine
The Music Cure
O'Flaherty, V. C.
Macbeth Skit
Glastonbury Skit
The Inca Of Perusalem
Augustus Does His Bit
Skit For The Tiptaft Revue
Annajanska, The Bolshevik Empress
Heartbreak House
Back To Methuselah
War Indemnities
What do Men of Letters Say?
On Socialism
The Miraculous Revenge
Quintessence Of Ibsenism
Basis of Socialism
The Transition to Social Democracy
The Impossibilities Of Anarchism
The Perfect Wagnerite
Letter to Beatrice Webb
The New Theology
Memories of Oscar Wilde
The Revolutionist's Handbook And Pocket Companion
Maxims For Revolutionists
The New Theology
How to Write A Popular Play
Memories of Oscar Wilde
George Bernard Shaw
The Quintessence of Shaw
Old and New Masters...

Genres: Classics, Plays, Novels

6038 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2015

About the author

George Bernard Shaw stands as one of the most prolific and influential intellectuals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a man whose literary output was matched only by his fervent commitment to social reform. Rising from a modest background in Dublin to become a global icon of letters, Shaw redefined the purpose of the stage, transforming it from a place of mere entertainment into a forum for rigorous intellectual debate and moral inquiry. His unique "Shavian" style—characterized by sharp-witted dialogue, paradoxical reasoning, and a relentless assault on Victorian hypocrisy—ensured that his voice resonated far beyond the footlights. As a playwright, critic, and philosopher, he remains a singular figure in history, being one of only two individuals to have been honored with both a Nobel Prize in Literature and an Academy Award. This rare crossover of high-art recognition and mainstream cinematic success speaks to his versatility and the enduring relevance of his narratives. His dramatic work, which includes over sixty plays, often tackled the most pressing issues of his day, from the rigid structures of the British class system to the complexities of gender roles and the ethical dilemmas of capitalism. In masterpieces like Pygmalion, he used the science of phonetics to demonstrate the artificiality of class distinctions, a theme that would later reach millions through the musical adaptation My Fair Lady. In Man and Superman, he delved into the philosophical concepts of the "Life Force" and the evolution of the human spirit, while Major Barbara forced audiences to confront the uncomfortable relationship between religious idealism and the industrial military complex. Beyond his theatrical achievements, Shaw was a foundational force in political thought, serving as a leading light of the Fabian Society. His advocacy for gradual socialist reform, rather than violent revolution, helped shape the trajectory of modern British politics and social welfare. He was instrumental in the creation of the London School of Economics, an institution that continues to influence global policy and economic theory. Shaw was also a formidable critic, whose reviews of music and drama set new standards for the profession, characterized by an uncompromising honesty and a deep knowledge of the arts. His personal lifestyle was as distinctive as his writing; a committed vegetarian, teetotaler, and non-smoker, he lived with a disciplined focus that allowed him to remain productive well into his ninth decade. He was a man of contradictions, often engaging in provocative public discourse that challenged the status quo, even when his views sparked intense controversy. His fascination with the "Superman" archetype and his occasional support for authoritarian figures reflected a complex, often elitist worldview that sought the betterment of humanity through radical intellectual evolution. Despite these complexities, his core mission was always rooted in a profound humanitarianism and a desire to expose the delusions that prevented society from progressing. He believed that the power of the written word could strip away the masks of respectability that hid social injustice, and his plays continue to be staged worldwide because the human foibles he satirized remain as prevalent today as they were during his lifetime. By blending humor with gravity and intellect with accessibility, Shaw created a body of work that serves as both a mirror and a compass for modern civilization. His legacy is not just in the scripts he left behind, but in the very way we think about the intersection of art, politics, and the individual’s responsibility to the collective good. He remains the quintessential public intellectual, a man who never feared to speak his mind or to demand that the world become a more rational and equitable place.

Reviews

[Haoyan Do · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book, which have 8 of Shaw's best play, without "Man and Superman" though. I have been searching for a performance of "Man and Superman", but no luck so far. Whatever is performed in the book is rather loyal to the dialog of the book. The only thing I find lacking is the reading of the prefix and the appendix, in which Shaw have provided a lot of his thoughts, some funnier than the play itself. Overall, I really enjoyed this edition by LA Theater. I hope they have a video for sale. I am wondering if I can obtain performances of all Shaw's plays. It's rumored that he wrote 70 plays. Surely I can read, but reading is not as enjoyable as listening or watching as far as a play is concerned.

[Graham Storrs]

I didn't know what I was missing

I read this very long collection from beginning to end, discovering the brilliance of Shaw at every turn of the page. It took me a long time because there is so much here but it was worth every hour. When you consider what we are charged for modern writers of very little talent, to be able to get the complete works of a brilliant writer like Shaw for so little is astonishing. Yes, the collection could have been better edited -- in some places, much better -- but, if you can get past that imperfection, this collection is a trove of some of literature's finest pieces.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorites. Shaw is captivating in his interpretation and perception of human relationships.

[Smita Jha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to navigate collection

I don't need to rate Shaw. He's brilliant. This kindle edition is simple to navigate and easy to use as you move from Play to play and act to act.

[Stefani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating for Pygmalion.