Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy
Man and Superman, published in 1903, is Bernard Shaw's comedy about the pursuit of John Tanner, a wealthy revolutionary talker, by Ann Whitefield, the young woman who has been made his ward and intends to marry him. Tanner flees to Spain by motorcar and is captured by brigands, and in the long third act, often performed separately as Don Juan in Hell, he dreams a debate among Don Juan, the Devil, the Statue and Doña Ana about the Life Force and the purpose of existence. The volume also contains Shaw's Epistle Dedicatory and The Revolutionist's Handbook, the pamphlet Tanner is supposed to have written. Comedy of manners and philosophical argument run side by side. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy by Bernard Shaw can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy in the public domain?
Yes. Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy by Bernard Shaw is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy?
About 4 h 36 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy?
Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy by Bernard Shaw is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
