Audiobooks by George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw: Arms And The Man Audiobook

Arms and the Man is a satirical drama play written by George Bernard Shaw published in 1898. It has become one of the most popular of his plays. Like his other works, Arms and the Man questions conventional values and uses war and love as his satirical targets. He delightfully pops the bubble of the 'brave soldier' always wishing to charge into battle and shows (I think) how people stay the same whether in uniform or not and are not magically changed into different people. A cautious soldier can be just as admirable as a reckless one.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Philip Chenevert (Narrator)

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Fabianism and the Empire - A Manifesto by The Fabian Society

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Graham Dunlop (Narrator)

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Everybody's Political What's What

Confronted with these facts our sentimental hearthstone vaporing about parental care and me sacredness of the family as the inviolable unit of human society is only an excuse for doing nothing. Elementary civilization is impossible without a moral code like the Ten Commandments, a technique of language, writing, and arithmetic, and a legal code of compulsory behavior completely abolishing individual liberty and free will within its scope. Unless people can be depended on to behave in an expected manner they cannot live in society, and must be either corrected or, if incorrigible, killed. Their life must be mostly dictated and institutional, and mere activities determined and predicable. And somebody must teach me codes to the children. They must be imposed on the child dogmatically until it is old enough to understand them. They can be imposed in various ways, by merciless whippings of children and cruel punishments of adults as well as by less savage and mischievous methods ; but they must be imposed somehow, or me human world will be an Alsatian madhouse. The necessity is fundamental; and the statesman who imagines that a formula of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, will solve all his problems will discover, if he is capable of learning from experience, that liberty must give way to equality and that fraternity may mean either the fraternity of Cain and Abel or the friendship of David and Jonathan. Children, if they are to grow up as citizens, must learn a good deal that their parents could not teach them even if they had the necessary time. The statesman must make provision for this teaching or he will presently find himself faced with the impossible task of maintaining civilization witl1 savages instead of citizens.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Graham Dunlop (Narrator)

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500 Quotes of humour

A collection guaranteed to put a smile on your face, ‘500 Quotes of Humour’ features the sharp wit and wisdom of the likes of Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, and Woody Allen. Some of the leading figures in their fields, these writers, actors, comedians, physicists, and playwrights are responsible for some of the most humorous quotes of all time. They are collected together in this hilarious volume that is ideal for those looking for a quick laugh. - Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most celebrated writers in history and is best known for his novels ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. Woody Allen (1935- )is a celebrated writer, director, comedian, and actor, famous for films such as ‘Manhattan’, ‘Annie Hall’, and ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’. Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a comedian, writer, and actor, famous for his sharp wit and his many films which include ‘Duck Soup’ and ‘A Night at the Opera.’ Albert Einstein was one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright and political activist, famous for his plays such as ‘Pygmalion’ and ‘Man and Superman’.

Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, Oscar Wilde, Woody Allen (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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100 Quotes by George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw est un critique musical, dramaturge, essayiste, auteur de pièces de théâtre et scénariste irlandais. Acerbe et provocateur, pacifiste et anticonformiste, il obtient le prix Nobel de littérature en 1925. Ces 100 citations visent à donner accès à son uvre monumentale par une sélection de ses pensées les plus marquantes, dans un format accessible à tous. Une citation est plus qu'un extrait d'un propos, ce peut être un trait d'esprit, un résumé d'une pensée complexe, une maxime, une ouverture sur une réflexion plus profonde. - -

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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300 Quotations from the Great Artists of the 20th Century

‘300 Quotations from the Great Artists of the 20th Century’ is a collection of wit and wisdom from some of the 20th century’s greatest minds. The cherry-picked selection of quotes includes musings from martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee, actor and comedian Groucho Marx, and Irish Playwright, George Bernard Shaw. This highly recommended collection is an inspiring, educational, and humorous listen, and will delight those who need some extra motivation or just a quick laugh. - George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist, best known for his works ‘Man and Superman’, ‘Pygmalion’ and ‘Saint Joan’. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Julius Henry ‘Groucho’ Marx (1890 – 1977) was an American comedian, actor, and writer, regarded as one of America's greatest comedians and a master of the one-liner. He is most famous for his Marx Brothers films, including ‘A Night at the Opera’ and ‘Duck Soup’. Bruce Lee (1940 –1973) was a Hong Kong born American martial arts expert, actor and director, best remembered for his martial arts films, including ‘Fist of Fury’.

Bruce Lee, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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Arms and the Man (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Raina, a young woman living in war-torn Bulgaria, has her world turned upside down when a cynical Swiss soldier named Captain Bluntschli tumbles onto her balcony. He shatters her romanticized view of war and challenges her notions of heroism. As social facades crumble and laughter cuts through the tension, Raina finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love, honor, and courage. Will she cling to her idealistic dreams or embrace the unconventional hero who challenges her reality? Find out in George Bernard Shaw's witty and satirical play, Arms and the Man. Buckle up for a hilarious escapade that exposes the absurdity of war and the power of unconventional heroes.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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Pygmalion

Relive this hilarious drama retold in audiobook format, complete with the witty narrative and directions of Shaw's original playscript. Henry Higgins, a phonetician, agrees to coach and groom Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl and transform her into a socially acceptable person, no less than a duchess - in just six months! Timeless themes of equality and social class are explored in a lighthearted, comical manner, raising many questions such as: Can Eliza 'I'm a good girl I am!' live up to their expectations? What will become of her afterwards? What happens when her Father, an 'undeserving' dustman comes into money and becomes a 'victim of the middle class'? What is middle class morality? Listeners are invited to answer these questions for themselves - or just sit back and be entertained by Shaw's comic wit in all it's glory.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Megan Green (Narrator)

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Don Juan in Hell

Don Juan in Hell is an excerpt (Act 3, Scene 2) from George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman. It is often performed as a stand-alone play. In it, three characters from Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Don Juan, Dona Ana, and the statue of the Commendatore, Dona Ana’s father) meet in Hell and, joined by the Devil, have a philosophical debate on a variety of subjects, including Heaven and Hell, men, women and marriage. In the end, they all decide where they will spend eternity. Produced by Devin Lawerence Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission ©2020 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well known movie actor.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano And The Icon Players (Narrator)

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Arms & The Man

Arms and the Man is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw that takes place in 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian War. Raina Petkoff is engaged to the gallant Sergius Saranoff, hero of the recent Bulgarian victory over the Serbs. But she is distracted by the abrupt arrival of Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary who fought for the Serbian army. He takes refuge in her bedroom after the battle and although he is initially threatening, reveals that he carries chocolate creams instead of bullets. Will Raina marry the posturing Sergius or the chocolate cream soldier? Extra intrigue is provided by saucy servant girl Louka and her dour fiance Nicola. Produced by Devin Lawrence Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission ©2020 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well known movie actor.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Icon Players (Narrator)

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Pygmalion

“What is life but a series of inspired follies? The difficulty is to find them to do. Never lose a chance: it doesn’t come every day.” Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is the fascinating tale of Henry Higgins, a professor of speech and phonetics who takes on the task of teaching Eliza Doolittle, a lower-class flower seller, how to “act like a lady.” The street-smart Eliza knows how to fend for herself in many ways but wishes to become more ladylike, and Higgins claims that he can teach her to pass as a duchess simply by teaching her how to speak. The duo’s dynamic personalities clash, and the play follows their antics as Higgins imparts his book knowledge to a stubborn Eliza, who is happy to learn but reluctant to leave her old ways entirely behind. They teach one another about finding one’s place in society and embracing the colloquial as well as the formal. This play perfected the trope of two opposite personalities partnering to teach one another how their respective social circles work. This classic play is critically acclaimed and still entrances modern audiences, and served as the basis for the popular classic musical My Fair Lady. It remains Shaw’s most well-known play, and the humorous and fascinating relationship dynamics at play make it a timeless classic that will inspire generations to come.

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Harriet Seed (Narrator)

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300 citas de los grandes artistas del siglo X.: Colección las mejores citas

Familiarícese con tres grandes artistas del siglo XX a través de una cuidadosa selección de 300 citas que introducen sus ideas y delinean la estructura de su trabajo con claridad. Descubra nuevos aspectos o profundice en los pensamientos de Bruce Lee, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, para expandir su mente y conocimiento sobre nuestra cultura.

Bruce Lee, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx (Author), Benjamin Asnar (Narrator)

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