Candida is a play by George Bernard Shaw, first published in 1898. It is a comedy about a woman, Candida, who is married to a clergyman, Reverend James Morell. Candida is a strong-willed and independent woman who is admired by many, including a young poet, Eugene Marchbanks. Marchbanks is in love with Candida and believes that she should be with him instead of her husband. The play follows the events that unfold when Marchbanks declares his love for Candida and Morell's attempts to win her back. Candida must decide between the two men and ultimately chooses her husband. The play is a commentary on the power dynamics between men and women in relationships and the importance of maintaining a balance of power.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1913 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama · 3 chapters