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*Arms and the Man* is George Bernard Shaw’s first commercially successful play, a comedy that explores the contrast between idealized love and genuine affection. Set during the 1885 Serbo‑Bulgarian War, the story follows a young Serbian woman who admires her fiancé as a heroic soldier while viewing the Swiss soldier who hides under her blanket as a coward. Over the course of the play, their perceptions shift, ultimately leading to a resolution of the tangled relationships.
First publish date: 1905
Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays
Authors: George Bernard Shaw
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