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George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

G.K. Chesterton / G.KChesterton

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
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9781479413683
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George Bernard Shaw by G.K. Chesterton is a critical biography that examines the life and work of one of the most influential playwrights of the modern era. Chesterton, known for his own wit and intellectual prowess, offers a unique and insightful critique of Shaw’s ideas, style, and contributions to literature and social thought. This work is both a tribute and a challenge, as Chesterton delves into the paradoxes and provocations that define Shaw’s legacy.

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