| Author |
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
| Title |
Misalliance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misalliance
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| Credits |
Produced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Misalliance" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century (Victorian era). The narrative revolves around Johnny Tarleton, a young business man, and his interactions with Bentley Summerhays, who aspires to marry Johnny's sister, Hypatia. The play explores themes of class, gender roles, and the complexities of human relationships through witty dialogues and a series of humorous confrontations. The opening of the play introduces Johnny Tarleton in his father's house, where he is enjoying a relaxing weekend. Soon, his friend Bentley Summerhays arrives and struck by tension between their contrasting personalities, a heated argument about social status and what it means to be a man ensues. This conflict is further complicated by the presence of Hypatia, who navigates her own feelings and expectations regarding marriage and societal roles, as well as the family dynamics involving Johnny and their parents. The conversations and character dynamics set the stage for a comedic exploration of misalliances in love and society, foreshadowing a dramatic incident as an aeroplane crashes into their lives, bringing unexpected developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama -- 20th century
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
943 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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