The Miraculous Revenge
The Miraculous Revenge is a play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1912. It tells the story of a young man, John Tanner, who is determined to avenge the death of his father, who was killed by a powerful industrialist. John sets out to prove that the industrialist is guilty of his father's death, and in the process, he discovers a secret society of revolutionaries who are plotting to overthrow the government. John joins forces with the revolutionaries and helps them in their mission. The play follows John's journey as he navigates the dangerous world of politics and revolution, and ultimately, he succeeds in his mission of revenge. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about justice, power, and the importance of standing up for what is right. The Miraculous Revenge is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the themes of justice, power, and revolution. It is a timeless classic that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1934 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance · 8,263 words
First lines
I arrived in Dublin on the evening of the 5th of August, and drove to the residence of my uncle, the Cardinal Archbishop. He is, like most of my family, deficient in feeling, and consequently cold to me personally. He lives in a dingy house, with a side-long view of the portico of his cathedral from the front windows, and of a monster national school from the back. My uncle maintains no retinue. The people believe that he is waited upon by angels. When I knocked at the door, an old woman, his only servant, opened it, and informed me that her master was then officiating in the cathedral, and that he had directed her to prepare dinner for me in his absence.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Length: 8,263 words
- Structure: 1 section, 280 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The title suggests a story of revenge, which is a common theme in drama.
- Comedy — George Bernard Shaw is known for his comedic writing style, so this book may contain elements of comedy.
- Romance — The title suggests a story of love and revenge, which is a common theme in romance.
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revenge · drama · comedy · satire · theater · George Bernard Shaw · social critique · human nature · morality · conflict · relationships · irony