{"product_id":"pygmalion-9780486282220","title":"Pygmalion","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, \u003ci\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/i\u003e was a rousing success on the London and New York stages, an entertaining motion picture and a great hit with its musical version, \u003ci\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/i\u003e. An updated and considerably revised version of the ancient Greek legend of Pygmalion and Galatea, the 20th-century story pokes fun at the antiquated British class system. \u003cbr\u003eIn Shaw's clever adaptation, Professor Henry Higgins, a linguistic expert, takes on a bet that he can transform an awkward cockney flower seller into a refined young lady simply by polishing her manners and changing the way she speaks. In the process of convincing society that his creation is a mysterious royal figure, the Professor also falls in love with his elegant handiwork.\u003cbr\u003eThe irresistible theme of the emerging butterfly, together with Shaw's brilliant dialogue and splendid skills as a playwright, have made \u003ci\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/i\u003e one of the most popular comedies in the English language. A staple of college drama courses, it is still widely performed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the course of his long and prolific career, George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) wrote 60 plays, in addition to music and literary criticism. An avid socialist, he regarded his writing as a vehicle for promoting his political and humanitarian views.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649807552786,"sku":"9780486282220","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bfc0d05f-73cb-4019-81e1-8cd8774f17cf.jpg?v=1771333719","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pygmalion-9780486282220","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}