Instead, the goddess brought the statue itself to life. She was so beautiful, and the sculptor so lonely, that he fell in love with his creation and prayed to the goddess Aphrodite to give him a wife who resembled the statue. A sculptor who mistrusted the virtue of women, Pygmalion kept to himself, devoting himself to his art. The original story of Pygmalion is drawn from Greek mythology. To have edited these variations would have destroyed not only the authenticity of the text, but an insight into Shaw’s lifelong contempt for the restraints of convention, even when they applied in so mildly a controversial area as writing mechanics. Readers will notice numerous variations from standard American usage in spelling, punctuation, contractions, etc. Read moreĬHRONOLOGY OF GEORGE BERNARD SHAW’S LIFE AND WORKĪcknowledgment is made to The Society of Authors on behalf of the Bernard Shaw Estate for permission to reprint Pygmalion. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceĮnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction Critical analysis including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context A chronology of the author's life and work A concise introduction that gives readers important background information Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work.Īn idealistic professor transforms an unsophisticated Cockney girl into a refined young lady in this classic drama set in turn-of-the-century London. Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary.
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