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100 1 _aChesterton, G. K.
_q(Gilbert Keith),
_d1874-1936
245 1 0 _aGeorge Bernard Shaw
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-13
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19535
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