Arms and the Man by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title Arms and the Man
Note Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Jim Tinsley with help from the distributed proofreaders
Summary "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written during the late 19th century. This comedic work examines the absurdities of war and societal ideals surrounding heroism and chivalry, following the interactions of its main characters, Raina Petkoff and a Servian officer, in the context of a Bulgarian setting during the Balkan War. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Raina, a young Bulgarian woman excitedly anticipating news of her hero, Major Sergius, who has attained fame in battle. Raina's romantic ideals about war and heroism are challenged when a ragged Servian officer unexpectedly intrudes into her bedroom seeking refuge from pursuing soldiers. The encounter unveils Raina's internal conflict—her romantic notions of warfare clash with the harsh realities presented by the officer, who is surprisingly candid and humorous about the true nature of soldiers. This opening sets the stage for a witty exploration of love, loyalty, and the absurdity of militarism as Raina navigates her feelings towards both the idealized Major Sergius and the starkly human soldier, leading to a series of comedic and thought-provoking situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject War -- Drama
Subject Love -- Drama
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Serbo-Bulgarian War, 1885 -- Drama
Subject Italians -- Bulgaria -- Drama
Subject Soldiers -- Bulgaria -- Drama
Subject Bulgaria -- Drama
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EBook-No. 3618
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 2, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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