Arms and the Man
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 153776361X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 60 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Fred Willard as a befuddled, overmedicated and pontificating judge hosts this kangaroo court of love affairs, foreign affairs and bigotry so blatant that it would be appalling if it wasn't so satirical. While the gross and vulgar language may scare some listeners away, its nonchalant execution dissolves its venom and infuses humor. The defendant has discovered the key to peace between Israelis and Palestinians, but unless he can get court to adjourn, his plans will be wasted. All rights reserved. T
The play was first produced on 21 April 1894 at the Avenue Theatre and published in 1898 as part of Shaw's Plays Pleasant volume, which also included Candida, You Never Can Tell, and The Man of Destiny. Arms and the Man was one of Shaw's first commercial successes. Shaw replied, in characteristic fashion, "My dear fellow, I quite agree with you, but what are we two against so many?" Arms and the Man is a humorous play that shows the futility of war and deals comedically with the hypocrisies of human nature.. Amidst the cheers, one audience member booed. He was called onto stage after the curtain, where he received enthusiastic applause. Arms and the ManGeorge Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) Arms and the Man is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, whose title comes from the opening words of Virgil's Aeneid, in Latin: Arma virumque cano ("Of arms and the man I sing")
"A satire on War and Society" according to Saurabh Sharma. This is a classic play by George Bernard Shaw. It not only satirise war and the romantic notions of courage and bravery that one associates with it but also raises questions about the class system prevalent in the society. A work of serious thought written in the most breeziest of style. This is indeed Shaw at his most witty and at the same time contemplative best.. "Five Stars" according to Courteous Jane. Had to be great!. Malina said Five Stars. Beautiful play!