Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

Pygmalion

George Bernard Shaw

201 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)

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Description

Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship  An idealistic professor transforms an unsophisticated Cockney girl into a refined young lady in this classic drama set in turn-of-the-century London.  This Enriched Classic Edition includes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,116 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 58%
reflective 42%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 8%
tense 4%
sad 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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