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  • Widowers' Houses-George Bernard Shaw

    Widowers' Houses-George Bernard Shaw
    2026/08/03
    "Widowers' Houses" by George Bernard Shaw delves into the complexities of social class and moral dilemmas surrounding property and wealth. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the play challenges the ethics of the housing market and the consequences of exploitation, themes that remain relevant today as discussions around housing inequality and social responsibility continue to resonate. Shaw's sharp wit and keen observations force listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about society and human relationships, making this work not just a historical reflection but a timeless exploration of human nature.
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  • Widowers' Houses - George Bernard Shaw

    Widowers' Houses - George Bernard Shaw
    2026/06/29
    This is one of three plays Shaw published as Plays Unpleasant in 1898; they were termed "unpleasant" because they were intended, not to entertain their audiences—as traditional Victorian theatre was expected to—but to raise awareness of social problems and to censure exploitation of the laboring class by the unproductive rich. In this play, Dr. Harry Trench becomes disillusioned when he discovers how his fiancee's father, Mr. Sartorius, makes his money. However, it is soon revealed that Trench's own income is far from untainted. (Summary by wildemoose and Wikipedia) Cast:Dr. Harry Trench: engineerdstMr. William de Burgh Cokane: David GoldfarbMr. Sartorius: DrakaunusBlanche Sartorius: Arielle LipshawMr. Lickcheese: Algy PugWaiter: balaPorter: David OlsonParlour Maid/Narrator: Elizabeth KlettAudio edited by: Arielle Lipshaw
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    1 時間 59 分