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Candida - Couverture souple

Harris, Aurand; Shaw, George Bernard

 
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Synopsis

p>George Bernard Shaw.
Adapted and abridged by Aurand Harris

Comedy

Characters: 3 male, 2 female. Interior Set

Probably Shaw's most popular play, Candida recounts the love sickness of young poet Eugene Marchbanks for Candida, wife of the Rev. Morell. At first, Morell is amused; but when he begins to doubt his wife's love, he becomes disturbed and angered. The poet becomes the stronger suitor, Morell realizes his weaknesses and Candida, one of the most remarkable wom

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Candida centers on a romantic triangle and parodies courtly love and the domestic drama of Ibsen. It abounds with classical allusions, the fervor of a religious revival, and poetic inspiration and aspirations.

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