Candida: A Pleasant Play (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bernard Shaw

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331410109 ISBN 13: 9780331410105

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Love, power, and ideas collide in a sparkling pairing of wit and heart.

In this sharp social comedy, Candida and her husband, James Morell, invite a young poet into their refined circle, testing loyalties, truth, and the meaning of happiness. The play unfolds with clever dialogue, affectionate humor, and sudden, revealing turns that probe how we choose to live and love.

Candida blends domestic warmth with bold ideas about freedom, duty, and personal fulfillment. Through vibrant conversations and intimate moments, it examines how myths about marriage and success shape the choices of ordinary people—and how one bold choice can reshape a life.

• Witty exchanges that mix affection with provocation
• A feast of character viewpoints, from a devoted wife to a questioning outsider
• The tension between public roles and private desires
• Thoughtful, lively exploration of happiness, power, and responsibility

Ideal for readers who enjoy intelligent humor, social satire, and character-driven drama that asks big questions without losing warmth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331410109
• ISBN 13: 9780331410105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 91