Audiobooks by George Bernard Shaw

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Pygamalion tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics, who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and training her in etiquette. In the process, Higgins and Doolittle grow close, but she ultimately rejects his domineering ways and declares she will marry Freddy Eynsford-Hill-- a young, poor gentleman."

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

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Man and Superman

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. One of Shaw's finest and most devilish comedies, Man and Superman portrays Don Juan as the quarry instead of the huntsman. John Tanner, upon discovering that his beautiful ward plans to marry him, flees to the Sierra Nevada mountain range, where he is captured by a group of rebels. Tanner falls asleep, and dreams the famous 'Don Juan in Hell' sequence, which features a sparkling Shavian debate among Don Juan, the Devil, and a talkative statue. With its fairy-tale ending and a cast literally from hell, Man and Superman is a hilarious cocktail of farce, Nietzschean philosophy, and Mozart's Don Giovanni."

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

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Major Barbara

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Major Barbara is thought to be one of Shaw's most controversial works. While trying to give a realistic presentation of how he saw Christianity, many accused him of blasphemy. Major Barbara Undershaft thought it hypocrisy that her church accepted charity from companies, such as a whisky distiller, and eventually decided that it would be more fulfilling to bring salvation to people who had plenty of vises, the people in need. Shaw intended to show that no matter how terrible the donor may be, the donation can produce good."

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

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[German] - Pygmalion German Version

"Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen. Pygmalion ist ein geistreiches und provokantes Stück, das die Themen Identität, Klasse und soziale Mobilität erforscht. Die Geschichte folgt Professor Henry Higgins, einem Experten für Phonetik, der auf die Wette einlässt, dass er eine Cockney-Blumengärtnerin, Eliza Doolittle, in eine vornehme Dame verwandeln kann, indem er ihr nur richtiges Sprechen und Manieren beibringt. Während sich Elizas Verwandlung entfaltet, wirft das Stück zum Nachdenken anregende Fragen über oberflächliche Erscheinungen, den wahren Wert und die künstlichen Barrieren der sozialen Klasse auf. Shaw’s scharfer Dialog, Humor und gesellschaftskritischer Kommentar machen Pygmalion sowohl zu einer faszinierenden Geschichte als auch zu einer kraftvollen Kritik gesellschaftlicher Erwartungen. Dieses zeitlose Drama fordert das Publikum heraus, darüber nachzudenken, was es wirklich bedeutet, jemand zu sein, und hebt die transformative Kraft von Bildung und Selbstbewusstsein in einer komplexen Welt hervor."

Anselm Falkenberg, George Bernard Shaw (Author), Digitale Stimme Gabriel G (Narrator)

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[French] - Pygmalion French Version

"Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique. Pygmalion est une pièce pleine d’esprit et provocante qui explore les thèmes de l’identité, de la classe sociale et de la mobilité sociale. L’histoire suit le professeur Henry Higgins, un expert en phonétique, qui parie qu’il peut transformer une fleuriste cockney, Eliza Doolittle, en une dame raffinée simplement en lui enseignant un discours et des manières appropriés. Au fur et à mesure que la transformation d’Eliza se déroule, la pièce soulève des questions stimulantes sur les apparences superficielles, la véritable valeur et les barrières artificielles de la classe sociale. Le dialogue vif de Shaw, son humour et ses commentaires sociaux font de Pygmalion à la fois une histoire captivante et une critique puissante des attentes sociétales. Cette œuvre intemporelle invite le public à réfléchir à ce que signifie réellement être quelqu’un et met en lumière le pouvoir transformateur de l’éducation et de la connaissance de soi dans un monde complexe."

George Bernard Shaw, Margaux Delacourt (Author), Voix Numérique Fabien G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Pygmalion Spanish Version

"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Pygmalion es una obra ingeniosa y provocadora que explora los temas de la identidad, la clase social y la movilidad social. La historia sigue al profesor Henry Higgins, un experto en fonética, que apuesta a que puede transformar a una florista cockney, Eliza Doolittle, en una dama refinada simplemente enseñándole un discurso y maneras adecuados. A medida que se desarrolla la transformación de Eliza, la obra plantea preguntas que invitan a la reflexión sobre las apariencias superficiales, la verdadera valía y las barreras artificiales de la clase social. El agudo diálogo, humor y comentario social de Shaw hacen de Pygmalion tanto un relato cautivador como una crítica poderosa a las expectativas sociales. Esta obra atemporal invita al público a reflexionar sobre lo que realmente significa ser alguien y destaca el poder transformador de la educación y el autoconocimiento en un mundo complejo."

George Bernard Shaw, Pablo Lira (Author), Voz Digital Simón G (Narrator)

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Caesar and Cleopatra | Timeless Classics

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In Caesar and Cleopatra, Shaw masterfully reimagines the encounter between the great Roman leader and the young Egyptian queen, blending history with sharp wit and insightful humor. When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt, he finds Cleopatra at a turning point in her reign, desperate to establish her independence and modernize her world. Through Shaw’s clever dialogue and vibrant characters, the play explores themes of power, innocence, and political savvy. Cleopatra’s youthful exuberance contrasts sharply with Caesar’s seasoned pragmatism, creating a dynamic interplay that challenges their perceptions of leadership and identity. As their relationship develops amidst political upheaval, Shaw invites audiences to reflect on the nature of authority, the complexities of cultural clash, and the timeless struggle between tradition and progress. Richly humorous and thought-provoking, Caesar and Cleopatra vividly captures a pivotal moment in history with Shaw’s signature wit and theatrical brilliance."

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

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[German] - Caesar Und Cleopatra | German Version of Caesar and Cleopatra

"Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen. In Caesar und Cleopatra gestaltet Shaw meisterhaft das Treffen zwischen dem großen römischen Führer und der jungen ägyptischen Königin neu, indem er Geschichte mit scharfem Witz und aufschlussreichem Humor verbindet. Als Julius Caesar in Ägypten ankommt, befindet sich Cleopatra an einer entscheidenden Wendung ihrer Herrschaft, verzweifelt danach, ihre Unabhängigkeit zu behaupten und ihre Welt zu modernisieren. Durch Shaw’s cleveren Dialog und lebendige Charaktere erkundet das Stück die Themen Macht, Unschuld und politische Klugheit. Cleopatras jugendlicher Überschwang steht im starken Gegensatz zu Cäsars erfahrenem Pragmatismus, was ein dynamisches Zusammenspiel schafft, das ihre Wahrnehmungen von Führung und Identität in Frage stellt. Während sich ihre Beziehung inmitten politischer Umbrüche entwickelt, lädt Shaw das Publikum ein, über die Natur der Autorität, die Komplexität kultureller Konflikte und den zeitlosen Kampf zwischen Tradition und Fortschritt nachzudenken. Reich an Humor und zum Nachdenken anregend, fängt Caesar and Cleopatra einen entscheidenden Moment in der Geschichte lebhaft ein, geprägt von Shaw’s charakteristischem Witz und theatralischer Brillanz."

Anselm Falkenberg, George Bernard Shaw (Author), Digitale Stimme Gabriel G (Narrator)

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[French] - César Et Cléopâtre | French Version of Caesar and Cleopatra

"Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique. Dans Ceasar et Cleopatra, Shaw réimagines magistralement la rencontre entre le grand leader romain et la jeune reine égyptienne, mêlant histoire, esprit vif et humour perspicace. Lorsque Jules César arrive en Égypte, il trouve Cléopâtre à un tournant de son règne, désireuse d’affirmer son indépendance et de moderniser son pays. Grâce au dialogues astucieux de Shaw et à ses personnages vibrants, la pièce explore les thèmes du pouvoir, de l’innocence et de la finesse politique. L’enthousiasme juvénile de Cléopâtre contraste fortement avec le pragmatisme expérimenté de César, créant une interaction dynamique qui remet en question leurs perceptions du leadership et de l’identité. Au fur et à mesure que leur relation se développe au milieu de bouleversements politiques, Shaw invite le public à réfléchir sur la nature de l’autorité, les complexités du choc culturel, et la lutte intemporelle entre tradition et progrès. Riche en humour et en réflexions, Ceasar and Cleopatra capture avec vivacité un moment clé de l’histoire, doté de l’esprit et du génie théâtral caractéristiques de Shaw."

George Bernard Shaw, Margaux Delacourt (Author), Voix Numérique Fabien G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - César Y Cleopatra | Spanish Version of Caesar and Cleopatra

"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. En César y Cleopatra, Shaw reimagina magistralmente el encuentro entre el gran dirigente romano y la joven reina egipcia, fusionando historia con agudo ingenio y humor profundo. Cuando Julio César llega a Egipto, encuentra a Cleopatra en un punto crucial de su reinado, desesperada por establecer su independencia y modernizar su mundo. A través del ingenioso diálogo de Shaw y sus personajes vibrantes, la obra explora temas de poder, inocencia y astucia política. El entusiasmo juvenil de Cleopatra contrasta marcadamente con el pragmatismo experimentado de César, creando una interacción dinámica que desafía sus percepciones del liderazgo y la identidad. A medida que su relación se desarrolla en medio de tumultos políticos, Shaw invita al público a reflexionar sobre la naturaleza de la autoridad, las complejidades del choque cultural y la lucha atemporal entre tradición y progreso. Ricamente humorística y estimulante, César y Cleopatra captura vívidamente un momento decisivo de la historia con el ingenio característico de Shaw y su brillantez teatral."

George Bernard Shaw, Pablo Lira (Author), Voz Digital Sebastián G (Narrator)

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The Best of the Playwrights: Tragedies and Comedies by the Masters: Medea by Euripides; Antigone by Sophocles; The Oresteia by Aeschylus; Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth by Shakespeare; A Doll's House by Ibsen; Uncle Vanya by Chekhov; Pygmalion by Shaw and othe

"This collection contains the following works: Medea by Sophocles Antigone by Sophocles Agamemnon by Aeschylus Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Cymbeline, King of Britain by William Shakespeare The Life of Tymon of Athens by William Shakespeare Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw"

Aeschylus, Anton Chekhov, Euripides, George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, Sophocles, William Shakespeare (Author), David J. Miles, Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Pygmalion

"Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a witty and thought-provoking play that explores themes of social class, transformation, and the power of language. First performed in 1913, the play remains one of Shaw's most celebrated works, blending comedy with sharp social critique. The story follows Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert, who makes a bet with his friend, Colonel Pickering, that he can transform a poor flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a refined lady simply by teaching her proper speech and manners. Eliza, eager to improve her station in life, agrees to the experiment. However, as her transformation progresses, she begins to question her own identity and independence. Shaw cleverly satirizes the rigid British class system, highlighting the superficiality of social status. He emphasizes that one's position in society is often determined by external factors such as language and appearance rather than intelligence or character. Eliza's journey raises important questions about self-worth, agency, and the true meaning of personal change. Unlike the traditional Pygmalion myth, where the sculptor falls in love with his creation, Shaw subverts expectations by making the relationship between Higgins and Eliza complex and ambiguous. While Higgins views Eliza as a project, she ultimately asserts her own autonomy, refusing to be merely a product of his experiment. Pygmalion is a masterpiece of wit and irony, blending elements of romance, drama, and social commentary. Shaw's sharp dialogue and insightful observations on class and gender make the play as relevant today as it was over a century ago. The play later inspired the famous musical My Fair Lady, further cementing its place in literary and theatrical history. With its engaging characters and thought-provoking themes, Pygmalion remains a timeless exploration of identity, transformation, and the human desire for respect and recognition."

George Bernard Shaw (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by George Bernard Shaw

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