The Spoken Word

Shaw, George Bernard; British Library Sound Archive

ISBN 10 : 0712305319 ISBN 13 : 9780712305310

Editeur : The British Library Publishing Division, 2006

Synopsis

Bernard Shaw was one of the most celebrated English-language writers of the 20th century and a very prominent figure in the early years of radio in Britain.

Fuelled by his determination to use radio to promote some of his more controversial views, Shaw made regular broadcasts over a period of almost 25 years. The surviving recordings address a characteristically wide range of topics, from social equality and the evils of capitalism to the nature of drama.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Bernard Shaw was one of the most celebrated English-language writers of the 20th century and a very prominent figure in the early years of radio in Britain. Fuelled by his determination to use radio to promote some of his more controversial views, Shaw made regular broadcasts over a period of almost 25 years. The surviving recordings here, address a characteristically wide range of topics, from social equality and the evils of capitalism to the nature of drama. Includes an introductory booklet.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The British Library Publishing Division
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712305319
• ISBN 13: 9780712305310
• Reliure: CD
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible