Heartbreak House
by George Bernard Shaw

Name: Heartbreak House
Brand: George Bernard Shaw
SKU: 9780140437874
Rating: 3.73 (2552 reviews)

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British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Heartbreak House' to be a compelling blend of humor and social commentary, with its complex characters and satirical take on society resonating well. Many appreciate Shaw's ability to address serious themes while maintaining a comedic tone, although some note that the play's lack of a strong plot can be distracting. Overall, it is seen as a thought-provoking and witty work that remains relevant today.

Complex charactersWitty and humorousRelevant social commentaryLack of strong plot

Synopsis

Written at the height of the first World War in Europe, an impassioned satire of the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century bourgeoisie offers a scathing portrait of a household of independent eccentrics.