The Inca of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta by Bernard Shaw

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Author Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Title The Inca of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta
Credits Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary "The Inca of Perusalem: An Almost Historical Comedietta" by George Bernard Shaw is a comedic play written in the early 20th century during the World War I era. The work satirizes the political climate of the time, using the character of the Inca as a foil to explore themes of power, war, and identity. Shaw's clever dialogue and character interactions provide a humorous take on serious subjects, particularly the absurdities inherent in the socio-political landscape of wartime. The plot revolves around Ermyntrude, the daughter of an archdeacon, who finds herself entangled in a web of royal expectations when she becomes embroiled in the affairs of the Inca of Perusalem. As she navigates the bizarre circumstances of potentially marrying one of the Inca's sons, humorous exchanges unfold between her and the Inca himself, who is revealed to be more man than myth. The play highlights Ermyntrude's strong personality as she subverts traditional roles expected of women and critiques the nature of aristocracy and authority. Ultimately, Shaw crafts a narrative that entertains while simultaneously provoking thought about the true nature of power and the human condition amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
Subject Princesses -- Drama
Subject Widows -- Drama
Subject London (England) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 3486
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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