Book Details

• Author: Dr. Manas Mukhopadhyay
• Publisher: Book Valley
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9788196501761

About the Book
Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is not only one of his most popular plays but also a significant dramatic work that has attracted critical attention from scholars and commentators over the years. This study offers a thoughtful exploration of the diverse critical issues related to the play, with particular emphasis on the relationship between language and human culture. It examines how language functions as a powerful instrument in shaping sociological and intellectual transformation.

The analysis highlights how Shaw used language as a means of challenging class barriers and redefining social identity. Through a postcolonial theoretical lens, the study brings out deeper meanings embedded in the play and examines its connection with Shavian feminism. The book explores Shaw's dramatic ideas, his innovative theatrical language, and the cultural implications of linguistic change.

Dr. Manas Mukhopadhyay, a dedicated lover of theatre, has a special interest in Shavian drama. He specializes in the language of Shaw’s theatre and has written several articles on the subject, bringing scholarly insight and clarity to this critical study of Pygmalion.