Mrs. Warren's Profession - Bernard Shaw - Bog

Mrs. Warren's Profession is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, and was first published in 1906. The play is a social commentary on the Victorian era's hypocrisy and the double standards that existed between men and women. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Warren, a woman who has made her fortune running brothels. She is a strong and independent woman who has worked hard to provide for her daughter, Vivie, who has just graduated from university. Vivie is a modern, independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world without relying on men. As the play progresses, the relationship between mother and daughter becomes strained as Vivie learns the truth about her mother's profession. She is shocked and repulsed by it, and her mother's attempts to justify her actions only make things worse. The play explores themes of morality, gender roles, and the class divide in Victorian society. Shaw uses the characters of Mrs. Warren and Vivie to challenge the societal norms of the time and question the morality of those in power. Overall, Mrs. Warren's Profession is a thought-provoking play that challenges the audience's preconceptions about gender, morality, and societal norms. It is a timeless piece of literature that continues to be relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.