Readings on Pygmalion (Literary Companion Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737701919 ISBN 13: 9780737701913

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2002

Synopsis

Both in its own right and as the basis for the musical My Fair Lady, George Bernard Shaw's Cinderella story Pygmalion has become one of the most popular plays of the twentieth century. Essays in this anthology explore the genesis of the play, its characters, and Shaw's themes and techniques. A final section traces the play's metamorphosis into musical and film productions.

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Review

"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature."
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011101)

"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20011015)

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737701919
• ISBN 13: 9780737701913
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 186
• Editor: Wiener Gary