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Famous writers of Irish descent (George Bernard Shaw george (Life…
Famous writers of Irish descent
George Bernard Shaw
Background
Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist
Leading dramatist of his generation
Nobel Prize and Oscar winner
Life
Affected by mother and her lover culturally
Moved to London --> beginning of career
Born into a middle class family
Fabian society
Career
1890s - playwright and politician
1900-1914 - stage success
1880s - novelist and critic
I WW - II WW
Famous works
"Ceasar and Cleopatra"
"Man and Superman"
"Pygmalion"
Oscar Wilde
Life
Literature studies in Oxford. Outstanding student.
Ineterest in aesthetics started showing during college
Parents were Anglo-Irish intellectuals. A lot of social gatherings in their home
Lectures over fashion, interior design and beauty in the USA
Controversy
Two sons
High expectations on setting new standards
Married to Constance Loyd, rich woman. Luxorious lifestyle
Gay affairs. Bosie. Downfall.
Hard labour, illnesses, lonely death in Paris.
Background
Irish poet and playwright
LGBD community legend
Spokesman for aestheticism
Famous works
Journalism and editorship: "The Womans World"
Short fiction: "The Happy Prince and Other Tales"
Poems
Theatre: "Salome", "The Importance of Being Earnest"
Only novel: "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
