The Devil's Disciple

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Major Barbara: A Screen Version (Penguin)

Screen adaptation; not intended for theatrical performance; includes film-related adjustments (e.g. spoken descriptions, changed structure).

The Millionairess

The Millionairess is a satirical comedy written by George Bernard Shaw in 1936. It tells the story of Epifania Ognisanti di Parerga, a wealthy heiress determined to marry only a man who can meet her challenge of turning a small sum of money into a fortune within six months. The Penguin Books edition featured a tie-in with the 1960 film version starring Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers, including …

Arms and the Man

This edition of George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man, published as part of the Longman Study Texts series, provides not only the full text of the play but also scholarly introductions, annotations, and study questions aimed at secondary and university students. It situates the play within its historical and cultural context, exploring Shaw’s satirical critique of romanticized notions of w…

The Devil’s Disciple

This edition is part of the Penguin Plays series; originally grouped under Three Plays for Puritans, later reissued as a standalone volume (PL100). The play is a historical drama set during the American Revolutionary Era, telling the story of Richard Dudgeon, a self-proclaimed "Devil’s disciple" who heroically sacrifices for others.

Three Plays for Puritans

This volume contains three plays by George Bernard Shaw that explore themes related to Puritanism, morality, and society. Shaw's sharp wit and social critique are evident throughout these works, reflecting his engagement with contemporary and historical issues.

Candida: A Mystery in Three Acts

A three-act play in which the Reverend James Morell, an eloquent Christian socialist clergyman, is confronted with a romantic challenge when a young poet, Eugene Marchbanks, falls in love with his wife, Candida. As Marchbanks presses his case, Candida must decide between the security of her marriage and the passionate idealism of the poet, ultimately revealing her own surprising choice. The wor…