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    The Man of Destiny
    The Man of Destiny
    The Man of Destiny
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    The Man of Destiny

    By George Bernard Shaw

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    "The Man of Destiny" by George Bernard Shaw is a captivating one-act play that weaves together history, romance, and wit. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the play follows the encounter between a young and ambitious Napoleon Bonaparte and a mysterious woman, known only as the lady. The story begins in a remote inn in Italy, where Napoleon is waiting for a message from his superiors. The lady arrives unexpectedly and engages Napoleon in a battle of wits and intellect. As the two engage in a series of clever and humorous exchanges, it becomes apparent that the lady is not what she seems.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInteractive Media
    Release dateAug 17, 2018
    ISBN9781787247840
    The Man of Destiny
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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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