Press Cuttings by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title Press Cuttings
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary "Press Cuttings" by Bernard Shaw is a satirical play written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. The work engages with the topical subject of women's suffrage and the societal tensions surrounding it, particularly reflecting the struggle for women's rights in Britain at that time. Shaw uses humor and sharp dialogue to dissect the political landscape and challenge contemporary views on gender roles and democracy. The play revolves around General Mitchener, who is unexpectedly confronted by a suffragette, later revealed to be the Prime Minister disguised as a woman fighting for women's voting rights. The dialogue explores Mitchener's dismissive attitude towards the suffragettes and reflects on military strategies and government responses to social movements. As the narrative unfolds, other characters, including Mrs. Banger and Lady Corinthia Fanshawe, contribute to the debate, advocating for the rights of women while critiquing political authority. The play cleverly highlights the absurdities of the political climate through a blend of comedy and incisive commentary, illustrating the cultural shifts and conflicts regarding gender equality during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Women -- Suffrage -- Great Britain -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 5723
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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