George Bernard Shaw - Revision history

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	== ~~Significance for 19th-century British culture~~ ==		== Impact ==


	Though he hardly ever addressed them explicitly, Shaw indubitably touches upon many cultural issues of the 19th ~~century~~ in his plays. He reflects upon topics such as socialism, class struggle, family structures, prostitution, and vaccination. As his publications cover such a wide variety of subject matter and a lengthy time span, he is said to have influenced the mentality of several generations.		Though he hardly ever addressed them explicitly, Shaw indubitably touches upon many cultural issues of the 19th and 20th centuries in his plays. He reflects upon topics such as socialism, class struggle, family structures, prostitution, and vaccination. As his publications cover such a wide variety of subject matter and a lengthy time span, he is said to have influenced the mentality of several generations.

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	Shaw was born in 1856 in Dublin. Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.		Shaw was born in 1856 in Dublin. Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.
	In 1884 he joined the [[Fabian ~~Society~~]], for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music reviews for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama reviews for the ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more intensively on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.		In 1884 he joined the [[Fabian society]], for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music reviews for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama reviews for the ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more intensively on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.

	Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. And died in 1950.		Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. And died in 1950.

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	Encyclopaedia Britannica: George Bernard Shaw. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976.		''Encyclopaedia Britannica'': George Bernard Shaw. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976.

	Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers, 1990.		Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers, 1990.

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Significance for 19th-century British culture

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	''Man and Superman'' (1903)		''Man and Superman'' (1903)

	''Pygmalion'' (1916)		''[[Pygmalion]]'' (1916)

	''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)		''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)




	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	1856-1950. Highly influential ~~19th-century~~ dramatist, novelist, and music critic.		1856-1950. Highly influential dramatist, novelist, and music critic.

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	~~George Bernard Shaw was a highly~~ influential 19th-century dramatist, novelist, and music critic. ~~He was born in Dublin in 1856 and died in Hertfordshire in 1950.~~		1856-1950. Highly influential 19th-century dramatist, novelist, and music critic.



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	Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.		Shaw was born in 1856 in Dublin. Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.
	In 1884 he joined the Fabian Society, for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music ~~critiques~~ for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama ~~critiques~~ for the ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more ~~intently~~ on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.		In 1884 he joined the [[Fabian Society]], for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music reviews for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama reviews for the ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more intensively on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.

	Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.		Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. And died in 1950.


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	Encyclopaedia Britannica: ''George Bernard Shaw''. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976.		Encyclopaedia Britannica: George Bernard Shaw. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976.

	Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers, 1990.		Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers, 1990.

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	Some of his best-known works:		Some of his best-known works:

	''Mrs ~~Warren’s~~ Profession'' (1898)		''[[Mrs Warren's Profession]]'' (1898)

	''Arms and the Man'' (1898)		''Arms and the Man'' (1898)

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	George Bernard Shaw was a highly influential 19th century dramatist, novelist, and music critic. He was born in Dublin in 1856 and died in Hertfordshire in 1950.		George Bernard Shaw was a highly influential 19th-century dramatist, novelist, and music critic. He was born in Dublin in 1856 and died in Hertfordshire in 1950.


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	Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.		Having spent a somewhat unfulfilled youth in Ireland, Shaw moved to London in 1876. He had started writing a few years earlier, but was unable to have any of his first five novels published.
	In 1884~~, however,~~ he joined the ''Fabian Society'', for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music critiques for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama critiques for ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more intently on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.		In 1884 he joined the Fabian Society, for which he wrote many well-known socialist essays. Furthermore, he began to make a name for himself by writing music critiques for ''Star Magazine'' in 1888, as well as drama critiques for the ''Saturday Review'' in 1895. Towards the turn of the century, he then began to focus more intently on writing plays, with which he ultimately made his name. In turn, this led to his earlier works becoming more widely known, too.

	Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.		Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.


	== Significance for 19th century British culture ==		== Significance for 19th-century British culture ==


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	Encyclopaedia Britannica: ''George Bernard Shaw''. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976		Encyclopaedia Britannica: ''George Bernard Shaw''. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976.

	Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers ~~Ltd~~, 1990		Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers, 1990.

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	Though he hardly ever addressed them explicitly, Shaw indubitably touches upon many cultural issues of the 19th century in his plays. He reflects upon topics such as socialism, class struggle, family structures, prostitution, and vaccination. As his publications cover such a wide variety of subject matter and a lengthy time span, he is said to have influenced the mentality of several generations.		Though he hardly ever addressed them explicitly, Shaw indubitably touches upon many cultural issues of the 19th century in his plays. He reflects upon topics such as socialism, class struggle, family structures, prostitution, and vaccination. As his publications cover such a wide variety of subject matter and a lengthy time span, he is said to have influenced the mentality of several generations.


	Some of his best-known works:		Some of his best-known works:

	''Mrs Warren’s Profession'' (1898)		''Mrs Warren’s Profession'' (1898)

	''Arms and the Man'' (1898)		''Arms and the Man'' (1898)

	''Man and Superman'' (1903)		''Man and Superman'' (1903)

	''Pygmalion'' (1916)		''Pygmalion'' (1916)

	''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)		''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)

Rajidas at 11:51, 11 December 2010

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	George Bernard Shaw was a highly influential 19th century dramatist, novelist, and music critic. He was born in Dublin in 1856 and died in Hertfordshire in 1950.		George Bernard Shaw was a highly influential 19th century dramatist, novelist, and music critic. He was born in Dublin in 1856 and died in Hertfordshire in 1950.

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	''Pygmalion'' (1916)		''Pygmalion'' (1916)
	''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)		''The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism'' (1928)



			== Sources ==


	Encyclopaedia Britannica: ''George Bernard Shaw''. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976		Encyclopaedia Britannica: ''George Bernard Shaw''. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc: 1976

	Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers Ltd, 1990		Magnusson, Magnus (Ed): ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary.'' 5th ed. Edinburgh: W&R Chambers Ltd, 1990