
George Bernard Shaw
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Gilbert K. Chesterton's 'George Bernard Shaw' is a biographical and philosophical exploration of the famed playwright and social critic. Chesterton, a contemporary and friend of Shaw, offers a critical yet affectionate examination of Shaw's ideas and personality. The book delves into Shaw's humanist beliefs, his views on progress and society, and his unconventional approach to morality. Chesterton contrasts Shaw's progressive worldview with his own evolving religious perspective, creating a dynamic intellectual dialogue between two prominent thinkers of the early 20th century.Book Details
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
England
Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, 4,000 essays (mostly newspaper columns), and several plays. He was a literary and social critic, historian, playwright,...
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