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Mrs Warren's Profession

by George Bernard Shaw, Brad Kent
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Mrs Warren's Profession
Mrs Warren's Profession

Challenging Victorian norms through mother-daughter dynamics.

If you're intrigued by plays that confront controversial topics with wit and intelligence, "Mrs Warren's Profession" by Bernard Shaw might just captivate you. The drama explores the complexity of social hypocrisy and individual morality through the lens of a compelling family secret. Beyond its historical significance, the play invites readers to question the enduring issues surrounding women's choices and societal expectations, all within the rich context of Victorian morals clashing with modern sensibilities.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Mrs Warren's Profession

by George Bernard Shaw, Brad Kent
RM44.29 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM66.35 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780713679946
Authors: George Bernard Shaw, Brad Kent
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Date of Publication: 2013-01-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama
Related Topics: Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 6089 readers)

Description

Shaw's refusal to moralise about the sex trade, only about the system that supports it, provides the play with its dramatic tension and surprising modernity. Shaw's 1893 play centres on the mother and daughter relationship between Kitty Warren and her Cambridge-educated daughter, Vivie, who is currently enjoying a comfortable and financially untroubled life. Kitty's own upbringing was far from easy, however, and meant that she eventually had to make money through prostitution and then through the management of several brothels. When Vivie discovers that her mother brought her up and funded Vivie's Cambridge education on the money made from these pursuits, she is horrified and can barely cope. What's more, Vivie discovers that her mother's brothels are still in operation. Students will find a wealth of information in this text to guide their an extended introduction exploring the theatrical and historical context, critical reactions, background on the author, and stage history. It also includes Shaw's original Preface, and the play itself contains numerous notes and explanations throughout to aid students' understanding.
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Challenging Victorian norms through mother-daughter dynamics.

If you're intrigued by plays that confront controversial topics with wit and intelligence, "Mrs Warren's Profession" by Bernard Shaw might just captivate you. The drama explores the complexity of social hypocrisy and individual morality through the lens of a compelling family secret. Beyond its historical significance, the play invites readers to question the enduring issues surrounding women's choices and societal expectations, all within the rich context of Victorian morals clashing with modern sensibilities.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.