検索キーワード： "George Bernard Shaw" 政治学・社会科学

George Bernard Shaw es un crítico musical irlandés, dramaturgo, ensayista, dramaturgo y guionista. Acerbo y provocador, pacifista y anticonformista, fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1925. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos. Una cita es más que un extracto de un discurso, puede ser un golpe de la mente, un resumen de un pensamiento complejo, una máxima, una apertura a una reflexión más profunda.

This unique book brings together George Bernard Shaw's witty and iconoclastic take on Wagner's masterwork, The Ring of the Nibelungen, with the composer's own essay on the role of art in revolution.

Barbara, the granddaughter of an earl, is busy saving souls in the Salvation Army while her father, maintaining that poverty is the worst of crimes, runs a munitions factory.

George Bernard Shaw é um crítico de música irlandês, dramaturgo, ensaísta, dramaturgo e argumentista. Acerboso e provocador, pacifista e anticonformista, foi galardoado com o Prémio Nobel da Literatura em 1925. Estas 100 citações visam dar acesso à sua obra monumental através de uma selecção dos seus pensamentos mais marcantes, num formato acessível a todos.

Children, if they are to grow up as citizens, must learn a good deal that their parents could not teach them even if they had the necessary time. The statesman must make provision for this teaching or he will presently find himself faced with the impossible task of maintaining civilization with savages instead of citizens

George Bernard Shaw är en musikkritiker, dramatiker, essäist, spelar irländsk författare och manusförfattare. Destruktiva och provocerande, pacifist och frireligiösa vann han Nobelpriset i litteratur 1925. Detta 100 citat syftar till att öka tillgången till hans monumentala verk av ett urval av hans viktigaste tankar i ett format som erbjuder tillgängliga för alla. Ett citat är ett utdrag ur ett sätt, kan detta vara en anledning, en sammanfattning av en komplex idé, ett pass, en öppning till en djupare reflektion.

Explore the dynamic interplay between humanism, literature, and philosophical discourse in this podcast dedicated to the legacy of George Bernard Shaw. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the complexities of thought and debate, reflecting Shaw's commitment to challenging societal norms and redefining humanity. Listeners are invited to engage with a rotating collection of works that echo the themes of progress, morality, and the often contentious relationship between faith and reason, much like Shaw’s own intellectual sparring with contemporaries. This is not a ...

In this poignant play Candida, the wife of the Rev. James Morell is loved by th esensitive young poet, Eugene Marchbanks. The two men agree that Candida must make her choice. But she has different ideas.

Wild, wacky, and wonderful are the characters involved in this debate-in-one-sitting. The Tarlton conservatory is the scene of many a Shavian skirmish: parents vying with children, sibling rivalry, and the battle of the sexes. An airplane crashing into the greenhouse, a gunner, and a Polish daredevil complicate matters even further!

The Emporor of Rome and the Queen of the Nile as only Shaw could have imagined them! He is a self-doubting cynic who is experiencing a mid-life crisis and she is an imperious and impertinent child on the threshold of womanhood. This recording also includes Shaw's alternate Prologue and his post-text notes.

Familiarize-se com três grandes artistas do século XX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 300 citações, introduzindo as suas ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Bruce Lee, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Dive into The Perfect Wagnerite, George Bernard Shaws insightful commentary on Richard Wagners epic Der Ring des Nibelungen, originally published in 1898. Shaw crafted this work for Wagners ardent fans who found themselves grappling with the complexities of his ideas, particularly the dilemmas faced by Wotan. Through a Marxian lens, Shaw interprets the Ring as a powerful allegory for the inevitable collapse of capitalism, highlighting its internal contradictions. He also offers a fascinating perspective on the shift in musical aesthetics that begins in the final scene of Siegfried, suggesting ...

Delve into the intricate interplay of morality, society, and economic necessity as you explore the themes surrounding "Mrs. Warren's Profession." This podcast invites listeners to examine the complexities of human experience through the lens of professions often shunned or misunderstood. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that reflects on societal hypocrisies, the struggle for acceptance, and the challenges faced by those who navigate the margins of respectability. With every new episode, you will encounter unique narratives that challenge conventional views and provoke thought ...

Dive into the complex interplay of wealth, morality, and societal expectations, as suggested by the evocative title "Widowers' Houses." This podcast invites listeners to explore the intricate relationships between the affluent and the working class, unearthing the often-hidden consequences of financial gain and personal ambition. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the themes of exploitation, disillusionment, and the quest for integrity amidst societal pressures. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional perceptions ...

Intelligens och skicklighet är aldrig tråkigt. Vi har valt 500 citat från de skickligaste författarna någonsin, från Oscar Wilde till Groucho Marx, George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein med hjälp av Woody Allen. Njut av dessa humorpärlor för att lysa upp din dag med ett gott skratt, upptäck ovärderliga kommentarer och skämt att överraska dina vänner och fiender med och skaka hand med de största sinnen. Dessa 500 citat är bland de roligaste och djupaste, från smarta kommentarer till otroligt eleganta ordlekar; låt dem inspirera dig, och kan du komma med många fler.

Love Among the Artists, originally penned in 1881 and published in the United States in 1900 and in England in 1914, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Victorian polite society. In an atmosphere filled with light-hearted chatter and superficiality, a young George Bernard Shaw shares his insights on the arts, the nature of romantic love, and the complexities of marriage. While he believes that dilettantes may find a way to balance love and domesticity, true artists, burdened by their genius, often struggle to conform to such societal norms. The central character, Owen Jack, is a ...

Caesar and Cleopatra, a captivating play penned by George Bernard Shaw in 1898, first graced the stage in 1901 and was published alongside Captain Brassbounds Conversion and The Devils Disciple in the 1901 collection Three Plays for Puritans. The inaugural performance took place in Newcastle upon Tyne on March 15, 1899, with a notable London production at the Savoy Theatre in 1907. Shaw presents a compelling argument that it was not passion, but rather political ambition, that drew Cleopatra to Julius Caesar. He draws parallels between the Roman occupation of ancient Egypt and the British ...

In this thought-provoking late work, George Bernard Shaw delves into a myriad of contemporary issues through the lens of evolution, presenting his insights in five succinct plays set across vastly different historical epochs—from the Garden of Eden to the year 31,920 A.D. The central theme of this historical exploration posits that the future of humanity hinges on extending our lifespan to a remarkable 300 years, allowing us to truly mature. The characters in these plays wrestle with a pivotal question what will be the next significant leap in our evolution? While mere longevity enables this...

A inteligência e a esperteza nunca são aborrecidas. Seleccionámos para si 500 citações dos autores mais espirituosos de sempre, de Oscar Wilde a Groucho Marx, George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein com a ajuda de Woody Allen. Desfrute destas pérolas de humor para alegrar o seu dia com uma boa gargalhada, descubra comentários e piadas inestimáveis para surpreender os seus amigos e inimigos, e aperte as mãos com as maiores mentes.

George Bernard Shaws Major Barbara presents a thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and social ideals. Lady Britomart Undershaft, an aristocrat, finds herself estranged from her wealthy husband, Andrew, who manufactures armaments. As her daughters, Sarah and Barbara, prepare for marriage, Lady Britomart seeks financial support from Andrew. Barbara, a Major in the Salvation Army, invites her father to witness her work in a mission located in Londons East End, while she agrees to visit his munitions factory. This clash of Barbaras philanthropic fervor and her fathers capitalist ...