Mrs Warren's Profession: A Play by Bernard Shaw (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mrs Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw, Brad Kent One of Bernard Shaws greatest plays, Mrs Warrens Profession raises issues about class struggle, generational differences, the past, and female hardship through the exploration of a mother and daughter relationship put under enormous strain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shaws refusal to moralise about the sex trade, only about the system that supports it, provides the play with its dramatic tension and surprising modernity. GuardianShaws 1893 play centres on the mother and daughter relationship between Kitty Warren and her Cambridge-educated daughter, Vivie, who is currently enjoying a comfortable and financially untroubled life. Kittys own upbringing was far from easy, however, and meant that she eventually had to make money through prostitution and then through the management of several brothels. When Vivie discovers that her mother brought her up and funded Vivies Cambridge education on the money made from these pursuits, she is horrified and can barely cope. Whats more, Vivie discovers that her mothers brothels are still in operation. Students will find a wealth of information in this text to guide their studies: an extended introduction exploring the theatrical and historical context, critical reactions, background on the author, and stage history. It also includes Shaws original Preface, and the play itself contains numerous notes and explanations throughout to aid students understanding. Notes Edited by Norma Jenckes. Author Biography Brad Kent is Associate Professor of British and Irish Literatures at Université Laval in Quebec City and the programme director for the International Shaw Societys annual colloquium series at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. He has published widely on Bernard Shaw, Irish Literature, and the cultural politics of censorship. Review Banned for over 30 years, this cautionary tale ruthlessly dissects Victorian family relationships in all its uncompromising forms voyeuristically witnessing breathtaking snobbery, arrogance, attitudes to lower classes and an unsavoury disposition to money and status... In a world where perception, morality, money and status form the basis of how society frames itself Mrs Warrens Profession is a caustic, revelatory tale of dysfunction. -- Jackie Cobham * Daily Telegraph *The real pleasure of Shaws play...is just how modern it can feel, whether it is pricking the balloon of morality or hypocrisy -- Lyn Gardner * Guardian * Promotional Mrs Warrens Profession found its way onto the stage amidst much censorship, and police and public outcry. This book serves as an authoritative student edition to guide exams and essays. Long Description Shaws refusal to moralise about the sex trade, only about the system that supports it, provides the play with its dramatic tension and surprising modernity. Guardian Shaws 1893 play centres on the mother and daughter relationship between Kitty Warren and her Cambridge-educated daughter, Vivie, who is currently enjoying a comfortable and financially untroubled life. Kittys own upbringing was far from easy, however, and meant that she eventually had to make money through prostitution and then through the management of several brothels. When Vivie discovers that her mother brought her up and funded Vivies Cambridge education on the money made from these pursuits, she is horrified and can barely cope. Whats more, Vivie discovers that her mothers brothels are still in operation. Shaw said he wrote the play to draw attention to the truth that prostitution is caused, not by female depravity and male licentiousness, but simply by underpaying, undervaluing, and overworking women so shamefully that the poorest of them are forced to resort to prostitution to keep body and soul together. Mrs Warrens Profession has proven to be an extremely durable play - as durable as the problems that it presents. Students will find a wealth of information in this text to guide their studies: an extended introduction exploring the theatrical and historical context, critical reactions, background on the author, and stage history. It also includes Shaws original Preface, and the play itself contains numerous notes and explanations throughout to aid students understanding. Review Quote The real pleasure of Shaws play...is just how modern it can feel, whether it is pricking the balloon of morality or hypocrisy Promotional "Headline" Mrs Warrens Profession found its way onto the stage amidst much censorship, and police and public outcry. This book serves as an authoritative student edition to guide exams and essays. Feature A favourite A level set text Details ISBN0713679948 ISBN-10 0713679948 ISBN-13 9780713679946 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-11-22 Pages 224 Series New Mermaids Imprint Methuen Drama Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.912 Illustrations Production photographs Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Short Title MRS WARRENS PROFESSION Language English Subtitle A Play Edited by Brad Kent UK Release Date 2012-11-22 NZ Release Date 2012-11-22 Author Brad Kent Audience A / AS level AU Release Date 2012-12-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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