02277cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500240016426400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450802160040552012170062153400450183865300610188385600430194419535UtSlPG20260610133445.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aChesterton, G. K.q(Gilbert Keith),d1874-193610aGeorge Bernard Shaw 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-13  aProduced by Sigal Alon, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"George Bernard Shaw" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the renowned playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism. The narrative sets the stage for a broader examination of Shaw's impact on theatre and society while highlighting his unique blend of intellect and audacity.  The opening of the book introduces the challenge of encapsulating Bernard Shaw's multifaceted nature. Chesterton prompts the reader to understand Shaw not just as a figure of his time but as a product of three distinct influences: his Irish heritage, Puritan upbringing, and a spirit of progressivism. He reflects on common misconceptions about Shaw, particularly the idea that he is understood by only a few or that his long-windedness is indicative of vagueness rather than depth. The text serves as an insightful prelude to a deeper exploration of Shaw's life, summarizing the key influences that shaped his thoughts and works, setting the tone for a rich analysis of one of literature's most provocative figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19535