He Lied to Her Husband is a play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1907. It tells the story of a young couple, John and Ann, who are in love and plan to marry. However, John's father, Sir Charles, disapproves of the match and forbids them to marry. In order to keep his daughter from marrying John, Sir Charles lies to Ann's husband, claiming that John is already married. Ann and John must then find a way to prove that the lie is false and that they are free to marry. Along the way, they must confront the consequences of Sir Charles' lie and the social conventions of the time. The play is a comedy of manners, exploring the themes of truth, deception, and the power of social conventions.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1981 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance · 2 chapters