Candida (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- First Published: 1897
- Type of Work: Satirical Romantic Drama
- Genres: Drama, Problem play, Comedy
- Subjects: Husbands, Wives, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Poetry or poets, England or English people, London, Clergy
- Locales: London, England
The plot of Candida is a simple one: A woman must make a choice between two men in her life. This may be one reason for the popularity of the play during the 80 years since it was first produced in London. But, as always, Shaw turns the situation upside down. The Reverend James Morell--a highly regarded and popular public speaker and an imposing figure of a man--actually cannot function without his wife. Candida, his vivacious wife, dominates the household with subtlety and cleverness.
The young, idealistic poet Eugene Marchbanks is the catalyst who moves into this...
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