"Maxims for Revolutionists" by Bernard Shaw is an assortment of witty sayings from the start of the 1900s, that uses humor to look closely at what society thinks is normal. It strongly criticizes important groups like the government, schools, and even marriage. Shaw makes us think about politics, what it means to be human, and how silly our social rules can be. The book is made up of short statements that share Shaw's sometimes shocking ideas, ranging from doubting how well democracy works and digging into what freedom and fairness really mean, to questioning marriage and how we deal with crime. Shaw's clever points show how society's rules don't always make sense, talking about things like bosses and workers, learning, and what we consider right and wrong. Overall, "Maxims for Revolutionists" makes fun of how things are while also pushing us to challenge them, urging people to really think about the things that affect their lives.
Maxims for Revolutionists
By Bernard Shaw
Prepare to have your beliefs turned upside down as this collection dares to mock society's most sacred cows with sharp wit and humor.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
George Bernard Shaw, known at his insistence as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist. His influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. He wrote more than sixty plays, including major works such as Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). With a range incorporating both contemporary satire and historical allegory, Shaw became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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