Arms and the Man -- George Bernard Shaw

<p><b>Raina Petkoff has grand ideas about heroism and war that are soon thwarted by a Swiss solider using her bedroom to hide from the authorities.</b> <i>Arms and the Man</i> is a three act play that's filled with insightful observations about politics, tradition and courtship.</p> <p>Raina is a young woman who's hopelessly devoted to her fianc Sergius Saranoff. While he's away at war, she meets Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary who enters her bedroom seeking shelter from enemy troops. During his short stay, the pair engage in a lively discussion about battles and bravery exposing their opposing views. This random encounter sparks a series of events that leads to a political and emotional awakening that changes Raina's life forever.</p> <p><i>Arms and the Man</i> is one of George Bernard Shaw's earliest successes. It's a refreshing commentary on the romanticism of war and faulty traditions. The play was originally produced in 1894 and has been performed around the world for more than hundred years.</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>Arms and the Man</i> is both modern and readable.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> George Bernard Shaw<br><b>Publisher:</b> Mint Editions<br><b>Published:</b> 12/08/2020<br><b>Pages:</b> 66<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.18lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781513268873