Pygmalion
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One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. In Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork. The irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made Pygmalion one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed.
Notes
Shaw, G. B. (2012). Pygmalion. [United States], Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Shaw, George Bernard. 2012. Pygmalion. [United States], Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Shaw, George Bernard, Pygmalion. [United States], Dover Publications, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Shaw, George Bernard. Pygmalion. [United States], Dover Publications, 2012.
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