![]() ![]() Shaw was greatly influenced by Henrik Ibsen, who he claimed as a forerunner to his theatre of discussion or ideas. Shaw, however, revolutionized the English stage by disposing of other conventions of the well-made play he discarded its theatrical dependence on prolonging and then resolving conflict in a sometimes contrived manner for a theater of ideas grounded in realism. Pygmalion has a tightly-constructed plot, rising conflict, and other qualities of the "well-made play," a popular form at the time. He succeeds, but Liza gains independence m the process, and leaves her former tutor because he is incapable of responding to her needs. George Bernard Shaw > Quotes () Showing 1-30 of 805 Life isn't about finding yourself. Be the first to learn about new releases Start by following George Bernard Shaw. This item: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw Paperback 5.50 Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie Paperback 17.25 Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Unknown Binding 12.03 From the Publisher In the course of his long and prolific career, George Bernard Shaw (18561950) wrote 60 plays, in addition to music and literary criticism. ![]() In Pygmalion's plot, Higgins, a phonetics expert, makes a friendly bet with his colleague Colonel Pickering that he can transform the speech and manners of Liza, a common flower girl, and present her as a lady to fashionable society. George Bernard Shaw Quotes (Author of Pygmalion) Goodreads helps you follow your favorite authors. ![]()
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