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Eamonn O'Dwyer
Heartbreak House
by George Bernard Shaw
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.
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Ellie and Hesione from Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw
Publication
PublisherPenguin
Year2000
BindingPaperback
Pages176
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780140437874
ISBN-100140437878
LCCN2001266517
LCCPR5363 .H4 2000
DCC822/.912
Heartbreak House is a British comedy play written by George Bernard Shaw and published by Penguin in London (2000).
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