Royalty by George Bernard Shaw
The play Royalty, by George Bernard Shaw, is a satirical comedy that explores the themes of power and corruption in high society. The story follows the exploits of a group of aristocrats who are vying for control over a small kingdom. Throughout the play, Shaw uses humor and wit to expose the hypocrisy and vanity of the upper class.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1904 · Genre: Drama, Satire, Philosophical Fiction · 81 words
First lines
Kings are not born: they are made by artificial hallucination. When the process is interrupted by adversity at a critical age, as in the case of Charles II, the subject becomes sane and never completely recovers his kingliness.
The Court is the servant's hall of the sovereign.
Vulgarity in a king flatters the majority of the nation.
The flunkeyism propagated by the throne is the price we pay for its political convenience.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Satire, Philosophical Fiction, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 81 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The text explores themes of power, identity, and societal roles, which are central to dramatic works.
- Satire — The work critiques the institution of monarchy and societal norms, employing wit and irony.
- Philosophical Fiction — It delves into philosophical questions about the nature of kingship and human behavior.
- Political Fiction — The narrative addresses political structures and the implications of monarchy on society.
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politics · society · class · satire · drama · comedy · royalty · power · relationships · identity · morality · conflict