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Man and Superman: A Philosophical Comedy on Society, Will, and Human Relationships
Hardcover
PhilosophyActing & AuditioningPlays
ISBN13: 9781515433507
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A philosophical drama that examines social convention, individual will, and the dynamics of human relationships through wit and argument. George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman combines elements of comedy, social critique, and speculative dialogue, following John Tanner as he navigates questions of marriage, freedom, and moral responsibility.
The play is structured in multiple acts, including the well-known Don Juan in Hell sequence, which expands the work beyond conventional stage realism into a broader philosophical inquiry. Shaw uses character and dialogue to explore themes of evolution, creative force, and the tension between individual desire and social expectation.
This edition presents the complete text in a clear and readable format, preserving Shaw's language and dramatic structure while making the work accessible for both reading and study.
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