Project Gutenberg 2006-10-13 Public domain in the USA. 443 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) George Bernard Shaw Produced by Sigal Alon, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "George Bernard Shaw" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex personality and influences of the renowned playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, exploring themes of Irish identity, Puritan values, and progressivism. The narrative sets the stage for a broader examination of Shaw's impact on theatre and society while highlighting his unique blend of intellect and audacity. The opening of the book introduces the challenge of encapsulating Bernard Shaw's multifaceted nature. Chesterton prompts the reader to understand Shaw not just as a figure of his time but as a product of three distinct influences: his Irish heritage, Puritan upbringing, and a spirit of progressivism. He reflects on common misconceptions about Shaw, particularly the idea that he is understood by only a few or that his long-windedness is indicative of vagueness rather than depth. The text serves as an insightful prelude to a deeper exploration of Shaw's life, summarizing the key influences that shaped his thoughts and works, setting the tone for a rich analysis of one of literature's most provocative figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Criticism and interpretation PR Text Category: Biographies 348406 2025-08-08T09:43:59.662596 text/html 349823 2006-10-13T16:59:14 text/html 220513 2025-08-08T09:44:03.854579 application/epub+zip 222282 2025-08-08T09:44:00.272568 application/epub+zip 177920 2025-08-08T09:43:59.960589 application/epub+zip 321155 2025-08-08T09:44:06.722592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288234 2025-08-08T09:44:03.528552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243947 2022-09-09T09:59:07.088073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323002 2025-08-08T09:43:59.343584 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 322802 2006-10-13T16:59:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 322849 2006-10-13T16:59:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19970 2025-08-08T09:44:06.848539 application/rdf+xml 13100 2025-08-08T09:44:00.036624 image/jpeg 1926 2025-08-08T09:43:59.998614 image/jpeg 123085 2006-10-13T16:59:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 204555 2006-10-13T16:59:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 123041 2006-10-13T16:59:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 204041 2025-08-08T09:43:59.695582 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia