Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

102 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. The story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that...

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Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 59%
reflective 42%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
tense 4%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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