Publisher's Synopsis

""Mrs. Warren's Profession"" is a play written by the famous Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. It was first performed in London in 1902 and caused a lot of controversy due to its frank discussion of prostitution and the hypocrisy of Victorian society. The play revolves around the character of Mrs. Kitty Warren, a successful businesswoman who runs a chain of brothels across Europe. Her daughter Vivie, who has been raised in a convent and educated at Cambridge, is initially unaware of her mother's profession. However, when she discovers the truth, she is forced to confront her own beliefs and values. The play explores themes of class, gender, morality, and the role of women in society. It is a powerful critique of the double standards and social conventions of the time, and remains a significant work of modern drama.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant The First Volume Containing the Three Unpleasant Plays, by George Bernard Shaw. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417904224.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161595437
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 90
Weight: 304g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 9mm