Arms and the Man

EAN : 9791041989539
SHAW GEORGE BERNARD
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EAN : 9791041989539

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  • EAN13 : 9791041989539
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  • Date Parution : 27 mars 2024
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  • Barème de remise : NS
  • Nombre de pages : 72
  • Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:4 mm
  • Poids : 129gr
  • Résumé : "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw is a comedic play that satirizes the romantic notions of war and heroism. Set in Bulgaria during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885, the play opens with Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman, who is engaged to Major Sergius Saranoff, a dashing but somewhat foolish officer. Raina's romantic ideals are challenged when a Swiss mercenary fighting for the Serbians, Captain Bluntschli, seeks refuge in her bedroom. Bluntschli, pragmatic and unromantic, contrasts sharply with Sergius, who is portrayed as a Byronic hero, full of bravado but lacking substance. As the play unfolds, Raina's perception of heroism and love evolves, influenced by Bluntschli's candid realism. The narrative critiques the absurdity of war and the superficiality of romanticized heroism, ultimately advocating for a more grounded and sincere understanding of human relationships. Shaw's witty dialogue and clever characterizations underscore the tension between idealism and reality, making "Arms and the Man" a timeless exploration of human folly and wisdom.
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