Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) by Bernard Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Great Catherine (Whom Glory Still Adores)" by George Bernard Shaw is a comedic play set in the 18th century during the reign of Catherine the Great of Russia. The work, written in the early 20th century, explores themes of power, intrigue, and romantic entanglements within the court of this formidable empress. Rather than focusing on Catherine's extensive political achievements, Shaw presents a satirical and humorous portrayal of her character, emphasizing her personal relationships and the more theatrical aspects of her life. The play revolves around Captain Edstaston, an English officer sent to Russia, who seeks an audience with Catherine. The story unfolds with absurd encounters and exaggerated characters, notably Patiomkin, a boorish but cunning politician, and the flirtatious Varinka, who adds to the comedic situations. As Edstaston navigates the chaotic environment of the Russian court, he becomes embroiled in a series of misunderstandings and comedic escapades, particularly as he faces the whimsical nature of Catherine herself. Through witty dialogue and farcical situations, Shaw highlights the absurdities of court life, ultimately contrasting the trivialities of personal desire against the backdrop of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3488 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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