Six Major Prophets

"Six Major Prophets" by Edwin E. Slosson is an early 20th-century literary examination that highlights key intellectual figures, like George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells, who shaped the thinking of their time. Slosson's book intends to give the reader a comprehensive overview of those who had a significant impact on modern society, culture, and philosophy. Motivated by a personal desire to understand these influential figures, who he never met, Slosson starts with an examination of George Bernard Shaw, focusing on his important role, his controversial opinions, and how World War I influenced a new assessment of his writings; Slosson is laying the groundwork for a study of Shaw's additions to drama and social analysis.