Short Plays
by George Bernard Shaw
“From the boxing ring to the Russian court, experience the world through the sharpest wit in literature.”
Dive into sixteen masterfully crafted vignettes that tackle everything from the chaos of the Great War to the scandals of high society and the Wild West. With George Bernard Shaw's signature wit and biting social commentary, these short plays offer a whirlwind tour of human folly and political intrigue.
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