George Bernard Shaw is one of the most influential playwrights of the twentieth century. The collection "Pygmalion and Three Other Plays" contains his best works; which are known for their rapier wit; ideas of decency; and portrayal of human relationships. Shaw wanted his audiences to realize that people; regardless of race; gender; or class; were all human beings with the same needs as everyone else. "Pygmalion" is a modern retelling of the classic story of the same name. Professor Henry Higgins; a phonetician; tries to transform a lower-class cockney girl into a lady by teaching her to speak like a proper Englishwoman. What Higgins forgets; though; is that Eliza is a human being who only wants to be treated as such; in Higgins mind; Eliza is a fun wager; a test of his abilities. When he thinks that he has won and turned Eliza into a fine lady; he becomes lonely and misses her vivacious personality. "Major Barbara;" "The Doctors Dilemma;" and "Heartbreak House" all deal with different themes; but each play contains a unique play of words; blending comedy with feeling and heart to create a story which will make a large impression on the audiences heart.
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