The Philanderer by Bernard Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | The Philanderer |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philanderer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Philanderer" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century, specifically the Edwardian era. The narrative centers on the complexities of romantic relationships, focusing on the character Leonard Charteris, a charming but unreliable man, as he navigates his affections for two women, Grace Tranfield and Julia Craven, amidst the societal norms of their time. The opening of the play introduces us to a cozy drawing-room where Grace and Leonard are engaged in a romantic exchange, revealing their affectionate yet complicated relationship. As their discussion unfolds, it becomes clear that Leonard has a history of love affairs, sparking Grace’s introspection about her feelings and her past marriage. The conversation introduces tension when Julia unexpectedly arrives, intent on confronting Leonard, which sets off a comedic and dramatic exchange laden with themes of love, jealousy, and the societal expectations placed upon them. This opening scene sets the stage for the intricate entanglements that will develop throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Marriage -- Drama |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Drama |
| Subject | Paramours -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5071 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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