Project Gutenberg 2008-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 340 Shaw, Bernard 1856 1950 Shaw, George Bernard Shaw, Bernhard Shaw, G. Bernard (George Bernard) Bassetto, Corno di Shaw, G. B. (George Bernard) Maxims for Revolutionists Produced by Russell Bell "Maxims for Revolutionists" by George Bernard Shaw is a provocative collection of aphorisms written in the early 20th century. This work presents a satirical examination of societal norms, offering sharp critiques of established institutions such as government, marriage, education, and morality. Through his incisive wit, Shaw explores themes of political thought, human nature, and the absurdities of social conventions. The book is structured as a series of maxims, each presenting Shaw's often controversial perspectives on various subjects. From critiquing the limitations of democracy and discussing the complexities of freedom and equality to addressing the institution of marriage and the nature of crime and punishment, Shaw challenges the reader to reconsider accepted beliefs. His sharp observations often reveal the contradictions inherent in societal standards—such as the relationship between owners and servants, the nature of education, and the concept of morality. Ultimately, "Maxims for Revolutionists" serves as both a critique of contemporary society and a call to question the status quo, encouraging readers to think critically about the structures that shape their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Aphorisms and apothegms PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 55310 2025-08-11T04:02:20.248864 text/html 55131 2025-01-11T07:14:52.098406 text/html 101550 2025-08-11T04:02:25.268837 application/epub+zip 99786 2025-08-11T04:02:23.040867 application/epub+zip 79826 2025-08-11T04:02:21.980857 application/epub+zip 224874 2025-08-11T04:02:26.827862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216717 2025-08-11T04:02:24.631845 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167485 2022-09-12T08:02:56.804750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41979 2025-08-11T04:02:19.983863 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41792 2021-01-03T21:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41784 2021-01-03T21:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19176 2025-08-11T04:02:26.956829 application/rdf+xml 15453 2025-08-11T04:02:22.459858 image/jpeg 4138 2025-08-11T04:02:22.220867 image/jpeg 16369 2021-01-03T21:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 16348 2021-01-03T21:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 100438 2025-08-11T04:02:20.254865 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