Bernard Shaw - Three Plays - Franklin Library - The 100 Greatest Books of All Time - 1982

Bernard Shaw – Three Plays - (The Franklin Library, 1979) - Limited Edition – The 100 Greatest Books of All Time
Limited Edition

Edition note:
Published exclusively for subscribers to The Franklin Library’s series The 100 Greatest Books of All Time. Illustrated by Paul Hogarth.

Introduction:
This volume brings together three of George Bernard Shaw’s most celebrated plays: Man and Superman, Pygmalion, and Saint Joan. Shaw’s drama reshaped modern theatre with its blend of wit, social critique, and philosophical depth. Across these works, he challenges conventions, interrogates class and morality, and gives voice to characters whose intelligence and humour remain unmistakably his. This edition reflects Shaw’s importance as one of the defining playwrights of the 20th century, whose influence extends far beyond the stage.

Content:
The book contains the full texts of three plays, each preceded by its original preface or dedicatory letter. Paul Hogarth’s expressive black-and-white illustrations accompany the dramatic moments with a style both playful and incisive, capturing Shaw’s sharp dialogue and character dynamics. The volume includes Man and Superman with its extensive philosophical preface, the beloved comedy Pygmalion, and the historical drama Saint Joan.

Features:
Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
Year: 1979
Author: Bernard Shaw
Illustrator: Paul Hogarth
Edition: Limited Edition
Binding: Full red leather with gilt diamond-patterned boards and spine decorations
Endpapers: Plain light cream
Page edges: Gilt
Ribbon marker: Red
Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper

Condition:
Excellent condition. Clean, crisp pages; tight binding; bright gilt on boards, spine, and page edges. A well-preserved collector’s copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.