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Shaw, Bernard
1856
1950
Shaw, George Bernard
Shaw, Bernhard
Shaw, G. Bernard (George Bernard)
Bassetto, Corno di
Shaw, G. B. (George Bernard)
Simons-Mees, J. A.
Mrs. Warren's profession. Dutch
Mevr. Warren's Bedrijf
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"Mevr. Warren's Bedrijf" by George Bernard Shaw is a play written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the complex relationship between Mrs. Warren and her daughter Vivie, examining themes of morality, social class, and the nature of work. The initial focus is on Vivie's exploration of her mother's past and the ethical implications of their lives. The opening of the play introduces us to a summer afternoon in the garden of a villa where Vivie Warren is reading when Mr. Praed arrives, looking for her mother. Their exchange reveals Vivie's pragmatic and independent nature as she expresses her disinterest in conventional expectations and socially romantic ideas. When Mrs. Warren arrives with Mr. Crofts, the dynamics between them suggest underlying tensions related to Vivie's upbringing and the contrasts between her ideals and her mother's world. The scene sets the tone for a deep exploration of family, identity, and societal norms that will unfold as the play progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Working class women -- Great Britain -- Drama
Prostitutes -- Great Britain -- Drama
Prostitution -- Great Britain -- Drama
Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama
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Category: British Literature
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