The Simpleton, The Six & The Millionairess - Bernard Shaw

Title: The Simpleton, The Six & The Millionairess

Author: Bernard Shaw

Publisher: Constable and Company

Edition & Year: 1936 Edition

Pages: 198

Format & Size: Hardcover, 5 in x 7.5 in

George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize-winning playwright and one of the most influential dramatists of the 20th century, presents in The Simpleton, The Six & The Millionairess a remarkable collection of plays that reveal his mastery of social satire and intellectual dialogue.

• The Simpleton explores themes of innocence, ignorance, and the complexity of truth in human affairs.

• The Six is a powerful one-act play where Shaw weaves moral dilemmas with biting humor.

• The Millionairess portrays a strong-willed, wealthy woman navigating power, love, and independence—one of Shaw’s most striking explorations of gender and social roles.

This 1936 hardcover edition, measuring 5 in x 7.5 in with 198 pages, was published by Constable and Company. Its compact format and period binding make it both a readable volume and a collectible artifact of early 20th-century drama publishing.

For admirers of theatre, social critique, and witty philosophical comedy, this edition offers insight into Shaw’s enduring relevance. It is not only a fine collectible but also a work that showcases Shaw’s ability to challenge conventions while entertaining with brilliance.

• Collection of three plays by George Bernard Shaw

• Themes: philosophy, social satire, gender roles, and morality

• Includes The Simpleton, The Six, and The Millionairess

• 1936 hardcover edition, 198 pages

• Published by Constable and Company

• Compact size: 5 in x 7.5 in

• A collectible edition for literature and theatre enthusiasts