Back To Methuselah
by Bernard Shaw

Name: Back To Methuselah
Brand: Bernard Shaw
SKU: 9780140450149
Rating: 3.8 (299 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers find 'Back to Methuselah' to be a profound exploration of humanity's evolution and the psychological implications of immortality. Many appreciate Shaw's ambitious narrative structure and philosophical depth, though some believe the play is overly long and confusing at times. Overall, it has garnered both praise for its intellectual themes and criticism for its execution.

Deep philosophical insightsUnique narrative structureHumorous and thought-provokingExplores immortality thoughtfullyOverly long and complex

Synopsis

"Back to Methuselah" (A Metabiological Pentateuch) is a 1921 series of five plays and a preface by George Bernard Shaw.

The five plays are: "In the Beginning: B.C. 4004" (In the Garden of Eden); "The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas: Present Day"; "The Thing Happens: A.D. 2170"; "Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman: A.D. 3000"; and, "As Far as Thought Can Reach: A.D. 31,920".

The plays were published with a preface titled The Infidel Half Century, and first performed in 1922 by the New York Theatre Guild at the Garrick Theatre.