Man and Superman - Bernard Shaw

Title: Man and Superman

Author: Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Constable and Company

Edition & Year: 1936 Edition

Pages: 224

Format & Size: Hardcover, 5 in x 7.5 in

George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman, first performed in 1905, is one of his most acclaimed works—an ambitious drama that fuses comedy with profound philosophical discourse. Written with Shaw’s signature sharp wit and intellectual depth, the play engages with the struggle between idealism and practicality, love and duty, and the pursuit of higher human potential.

Central to the work is Shaw’s exploration of the “Life Force” concept and his adaptation of Friedrich Nietzsche’s idea of the Superman (Übermensch), which he reinterprets within a social and moral framework. The play also includes the famous “Don Juan in Hell” act, a philosophical dialogue that stands as one of the most remarkable sequences in modern drama.

This 1936 hardcover edition, measuring 5 in x 7.5 in with 224 pages, published by Constable and Company, is a valuable collectible for admirers of Shaw’s work, theatre enthusiasts, and students of literature and philosophy. Its compact yet elegant format makes it an appealing addition to any classic book collection.

Whether you are a collector of rare editions, a scholar of modern drama, or a reader interested in Shaw’s witty yet profound social critique, Man and Superman remains an essential and enduring masterpiece.

• Written by George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize-winning playwright

• One of Shaw’s most influential plays, first staged in 1905

• Explores philosophy, love, morality, and the concept of the Superman

• Includes the famous “Don Juan in Hell” act

• 1936 hardcover edition, 224 pages, published by Constable and Company

• Compact size: 5 in x 7.5 in

• Highly collectible for literature and theatre enthusiasts