{"product_id":"heartbreak-house-george-bernard-shaw","title":"Heartbreak House  -  George Bernard Shaw","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9ih6oe\" data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e🔹 Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePenguin Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"t70n0m\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e🔹 Edition \u0026amp; Year: 1964 Edition\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Paperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 160\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e🔹 Size: 4.5 in × 7 in\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"yotxbd\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e🔹 Language: \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇬🇧\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most intellectually rich and socially insightful plays of early 20th-century theatre. This 1964 Penguin paperback edition (160 pages, 4.5 × 7 inches), presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eEnglish language\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers readers access to a dramatic work that combines wit, satire, and profound philosophical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eWritten during the period surrounding World War I, \u003cem data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a powerful critique of the British upper class and its complacency in the face of impending social and political crisis. The play is set in a country house that symbolizes a drifting society—one that is elegant on the surface but directionless and disconnected from reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eThe narrative unfolds through a series of conversations and interactions among a group of eccentric and introspective characters. Through these characters, Shaw explores themes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"rmo3aj\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThe decline of traditional aristocratic values\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"frg0cm\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eThe failure of leadership and responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"he6ojh\" data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eThe illusion of stability in a changing world\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"egcj4l\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eThe tension between intellect, emotion, and action\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eOne of the defining strengths of \u003cem data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/em\u003e is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eblend of comedy and serious social critique\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shaw uses humor, irony, and sharp dialogue to expose the flaws and contradictions of society, making the play both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eThe play is often compared to the works of Anton Chekhov in its structure and tone, emphasizing mood, character development, and philosophical discussion over conventional plot progression. This makes it particularly significant in the evolution of modern drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e this book is highly relevant for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qqjv8j\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw plays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nk6rg5\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003emodern drama and theatre studies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"sz8byz\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eBritish theatre classics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jequlh\" data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003esatirical plays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"omvrj0\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003epre-World War I literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eShaw’s writing style is distinctive—intelligent, articulate, and filled with wit. His dialogue-driven narrative encourages readers and audiences to engage deeply with the ideas presented, making the play suitable for both academic study and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eThe Penguin Books edition ensures accessibility and quality, as Penguin is known for producing reliable editions of classic texts. The compact paperback format makes it easy to read, carry, and collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eAs a 1964 edition, this book carries \u003cstrong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003evintage appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for collectors of Penguin classics and theatre literature. Shaw’s works remain widely studied and performed, further enhancing the book’s lasting relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a play—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003esatirical reflection on society, responsibility, and human nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering timeless insights that continue to resonate with modern audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3682\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"b2549p\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003e✦ Author: George Bernard Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"2vjprw\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003e✦ Publisher: Penguin Books, 1964 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rysa1d\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003e✦ Format: Paperback, 160 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"p43jcj\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e✦ Size: 4.5 × 7 inches – compact format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"126gb4v\" data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇬🇧\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kft268\" data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003e✦ Genre: Drama \/ Theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"dt6ez\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003e✦ Content: Full-length play\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"suriho\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e✦ Themes: Society, leadership, illusion, change\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15dot7g\" data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003e✦ Writing Style: Satirical, witty, and philosophical\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"jpidle\" data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4095\"\u003e✦ Literary Importance: Major modern drama work\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"x49z9m\" data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4149\"\u003e✦ Ideal For: Students, theatre lovers, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hi3upn\" data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e✦ Collector Value: Vintage Penguin drama edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8h7yoo\" data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003e🔹 Collector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4579\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1964 paperback edition of \u003cem data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003eHeartbreak House\u003c\/em\u003e by George Bernard Shaw is a valuable collectible for readers of theatre and classic literature. 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