Pygmalion
Written by George Bernard Shaw
Narrated by Multiple Narrators
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About this audiobook
The story of Professor Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics, who wagers that he can turn a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into the toast of London society merely by teaching her how to speak with an upper-class accent.
In the process, he becomes fond of her and attempts to direct her future, but she rejects his domineering ways and marries a young but poor man of the genteel class, Freddy.
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George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was born into a lower-class family in Dublin, Ireland. During his childhood, he developed a love for the arts, especially music and literature. As a young man, he moved to London and found occasional work as a ghostwriter and pianist. Yet, his early literary career was littered with constant rejection. It wasn’t until 1885 that he’d find steady work as a journalist. He continued writing plays and had his first commercial success with Arms and the Man in 1894. This opened the door for other notable works like The Doctor's Dilemma and Caesar and Cleopatra.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"Pygmalion" is a thought-provoking exploration of class, identity, and the power dynamics inherent in language and social status. It raises questions about the nature of transformation, the ethics of social engineering, and the complexities of human relationships. The play's enduring popularity lies in its sharp wit, memorable characters, and timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The character of Eliza is particularly compelling as she undergoes a dramatic physical and social metamorphosis. Her journey challenges traditional notions of class and gender, highlighting the arbitrary nature of social distinctions and the potential for personal growth and self-realization.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of the most captivating aspects of the play is the dynamic between Higgins and Eliza. Their relationship evolves from a purely academic experiment to a complex and sometimes contentious partnership. Shaw deftly navigates the power dynamics at play, raising questions about agency, independence, and the nature of transformation.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"Pygmalion" is a witty and thought-provoking comedy that explores themes of social class, identity, and transformation. At its heart is the story of Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, into a lady of society simply by teaching her to speak with a more refined accent.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Social Class and Identity: One of the central themes of "Pygmalion" is the exploration of social class and its impact on identity. Through Eliza's transformation, the play examines how language and manners shape perceptions of class and influence social mobility.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"Pygmalion" tells the story of Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, into a duchess by teaching her to speak with proper English pronunciation and manners. As Eliza undergoes this transformation, she grapples with questions of identity, social class, and independence.