A New Story and a New Character
A New Story and a New Character is a novel by George Bernard Shaw that explores the themes of identity, self-discovery, and social change. The book follows the journey of a young man named John Tanner as he navigates his way through life in Victorian England. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and help him to discover new aspects of himself.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1932 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 296 words
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The gospel of John is a surprise after the others. Matthew, Mark and Luke describe the same events in the same order (the variations in Luke are negligible), and their gospels are therefore called the synoptic gospels. They tell substantially the same story of a wandering preacher who at the end of his life came to Jerusalem. John describes a preacher who spent practically his whole adult life in the capital, with occasional visits to the provinces. His circumstantial account of the calling of Peter and the sons of Zebedee is quite different from the others; and he says nothing about their being fishermen. He says expressly that Jesus, though baptized by John, did not himself practise baptism, and that his disciples did. Christ's agonized appeal against his doom in the garden of Gethsemane becomes a coldblooded suggestion made in the temple at a much earlier period.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 296 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The text discusses variations in the accounts of the gospel, focusing on religious themes and interpretations.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative explores historical events and figures, particularly the life and times of Jesus.
- Philosophical Fiction — The work delves into philosophical discussions and interpretations of religious texts and figures.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic depth suggest a focus on character development and narrative complexity.
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drama · theater · playwright · character development · narrative · social commentary · satire · dialogue · conflict · human nature · identity · transformation