Marriage by George Bernard Shaw
"Marriage" is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that explores the institution of marriage and its societal expectations. The story follows the lives of two couples, one traditional and one unconventional, as they navigate their relationships in Victorian England. Through witty dialogue and sharp social commentary, Shaw challenges the notion of what it means to be married and questions whether love is truly enough to sustain a relationship over time.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1908 · Genre: Drama, Satire, Philosophical · 306 words
First lines
Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.
Marriage is the only legal contract which abrogates as between the parties all the laws that safeguard the particular relation to which it refers.
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Marriage is listed on Textopian as an essay by George Bernard Shaw, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Satire, Philosophical, Social Commentary, Comedy
- Length: 306 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Drama — The work explores complex social themes and human relationships, typical of dramatic literature.
- Satire — The text critiques societal norms and institutions, using wit and irony to highlight absurdities in marriage.
- Philosophical — The narrative delves into philosophical discussions about the nature and purpose of marriage.
- Social Commentary — The work provides a critical examination of social structures and conventions related to marriage.
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relationships · love · society · marriage · gender roles · satire · comedy · drama · conflict · social commentary · human nature · dialogue