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George Bernard Shaw was a world-renowned playwright, critic and social activist during the early 20th Century. His play Pygmalion, which won the Nobel Prize for literature, has been adapted into the musical My Fair Lady and many different films including Pretty Woman and She's All That. Over the course of his career, Shaw wrote more than 60 plays and is the only person to have won the Nobel Prize and an Oscar.Shaw Society: George Bernard Shaw Biography
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Fast Facts
- Birth date: July 26, 1856
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Died: November 2, 1950
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
- Spouse: Charlotte Payne-Townshend
- Awards: Nobel Prize in Literature (1925), Academy Awards (1938)
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Notable Works
- Plays Unpleasant (1898)
- Plays Pleasant (1898)
- Three Plays for Puritans (1901)
- Man and Superman (1903)
- Major Barbara (1905)
- Androcles and the Lion (1912)
- Pygmalion (1913)
- Saint Joan (1923)
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YouTube Video: George Bernard Shaw Honors Albert Einstein (Time: 01:58)
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Official Site: International Shaw Society
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You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?' George Bernard Shaw
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"Vícios são desperdícios de vida." ( George Bernard Shaw )
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Der Nachteil der Intelligenz besteht darin, dass man ununterbrochen gezwungen ist, dazuzulernen. *George Bernard Shaw*
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The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. George Bernard Shaw
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Der Nachteil der Intelligenz besteht darin, dass man ununterbrochen gezwungen ist, dazuzulernen. *George Bernard Shaw*
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The 12th title in the Historic Voices series features the actual voices of Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle & George Bernard Shaw.This product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return poli...
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The book traces in some detail Shaw's work as a critic (puritanical opposition to Shakespeare) and as a dramatist. G K Chesterton was ideally placed to write this critical biography of the literary works and political views of George Bernar...
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The Shaw Collection (Pygmalion / The Millionairess / Arms and the Man / The Devil's Disciple / Mrs. Warren's Profession / Heartbreak House) - $59.98
Six acclaimed adaptations bring to life the memorable characterizations, brilliant command of language, and dazzling wit of Shaw's classic plays, highlighting the vitality of his work, as well as the ideas and critiques embedded in it. Titl...
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The Best of George Bernard Shaw - $4.99
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George Bernard Shaw's Plays (Norton Critical Editions) - $12.65
This collection presents a cross-section of Shaw's most important theater work—Mrs. Warren's Profession, Man and Superman, Major Barbara, and Pygmalion. Each play is fully annotated. "Contexts and Criticism" features al...
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View All George Bernard Shaw Questions (175) | Ask a QuestionI really wanted to hear tommy shaws version of the survivors hit song ever since the world began. is there any website that has that versi (1 Answer)You can listen to it here: http://www.imeem.com/kikoish/music/KD7uvwJr/tommy-shaw-ever-since-the-world-began/ read morecan a girl dress up as boy george (5 Answers)Absolutely. I don't see why not...You can dress up as whomever..it's part of dressing up! Boy George would be a fun one to dress up as too! read moreOpen Thread: Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard (3 Answers)I can tell my answer's going to be very unpopular here, but since this is an "Open Thread", I guess I'll go ahead and give you my honest opinion: I ... read moreWhy is Melissa George leaving Greys Anatomy? (5 Answers)She commented that "it was my choice" and a "Grey's insider" commented that "Melissa's arc came to a natural end." Being forced by my wife to watch the show, I've ... read more
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George Bernard Shaw Personal Timeline
- July 26, 1856: Born Dublin, Ireland
- 1884: Founding member of the Fabian Society
- 1898: Marries Irish heiress Charlott Payne-Townsend
- 1925: Won Nobel Prize in Literature for Pygmalion
- 1939: Won Academy Award for Pygmalion
- November 2, 1950: Died
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George Bernard Shaw Publications Timeline
- Wikipedia: George Bernard Shaw Bibliography
- 1887: An Unsocial Socialist
- 1898: Plays Unpleasant
- 1901: Three Plays for Puritans
- 1902: Man and Superman
- 1905: Major Barbara
- 1912: Androcles and the Lion
- 1913: Pygmalion
- 1924: Saint Joan
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Notable George Bernard Shaw Films
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- IMDb: George Bernard Shaw Filmography
- 1937: Pygmalion
- 1952: Androcles and the Lion
- 1957: Saint Joan
- 1960: The Millionairess
- 1981: Pygmalion
- 1982: Candida
- 1987: The Devil's Disciple
- 1991: The Best of Friends
