Androcles And The Lion
by Dan Laurence, George Bernard Shaw

Name: Androcles And The Lion
Brand: Dan Laurence
SKU: 9780140450132
Rating: 3.64 (826 reviews)

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Room for ExtrasUnit Set/Multiple SettingsBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever wit and humor in this classic play, highlighting George Bernard Shaw's insightful commentary on religion and human nature. Many find the play's exploration of themes like martyrdom and political power to be both relevant and engaging, despite its age. Several reviews note the value of the preface as an enlightening addition to the reading experience.

Clever and witty dialogueInsightful commentary on religionEngaging themes and humorOccasional vagueness in messaging

Synopsis

Androcles and the Lion is a 1912 play written by George Bernard Shaw.

Androcles and the Lion is Shaw's retelling of the tale of Androcles, a slave who is saved by the requited mercy of a lion.

In the play, Shaw makes Androcles out to be one of many Christians being led to the Colosseum for torture.

Characters in the play exemplify several themes and takes on both modern and supposed early Christianity, including cultural clash between Jesus' teachings and traditional Roman values.