Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

Pygmalion

George Bernard Shaw

2 hours, 37 minutes • first pub 1912 (editions) user-added

fiction classics play funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, My Fair Lady. An updated and considerably revised version of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,302 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 58%
reflective 41%
emotional 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 10%
informative 8%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
sad 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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