Puritans Conversion (205 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Exclusive to Penguin Classics: the definitive text of Shaw's volume of three plays of ideas, The Devil's Disciple, Caesar and Cleopatra, and Captain Brassbound's Conversion--part of the official Bernard Shaw Library A Penguin Classic Shaw believed that theatre audiences of the 1890s deserved more than the hollow spectacle and sham he saw displayed on the London stage. But he also recognized that people wanted to be entertained while educated, and to see purpose mixed with pleasure. In these plays, Shaw employed traditional dramatic forms--Victorian melodrama, the history play and the adventure story--to turn received wisdom upside down. Set during the American War of Independence, The Devil's Disciple exposes fake Puritanism and piety, while Caesar and Cleopatra, a cheeky riposte to Shakespeare, redefines heroism in the character of the ageing Roman leader. And in Captain Brassbound's Conversion, an expedition in Morocco is saved from disaster by a lady explorer's skilful manipulation of the truth.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Three Plays For Puritans: The Devil's Disciple; Caesar And Cleopatra; Captain Brassbound's Conversion (The Shaw library) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Exclusive to Penguin Classics: the definitive text of Shaw's volume of three plays of ideas, The Devil's Disciple, Caesar and Cleopatra, and Captain Brassbound's Conversion--part of the official Bernard Shaw Library A Penguin Classic Shaw believed that theatre audiences of the 1890s deserved more than the hollow spectacle and sham he saw displayed on the London stage. But he also recognized that people wanted to be entertained while educated, and to see purpose mixed with pleasure. In these plays, Shaw employed traditional dramatic forms--Victorian melodrama, the history play and the adventure story--to turn received wisdom upside down. Set during the American War of Independence, The Devil's Disciple exposes fake Puritanism and piety, while Caesar and Cleopatra, a cheeky riposte to Shakespeare, redefines heroism in the character of the ageing Roman leader. And in Captain Brassbound's Conversion, an expedition in Morocco is saved from disaster by a lady explorer's skilful manipulation of the truth.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. 352 pp. The cover edges are lightly rubbed; the spine is slightly creased; there is some underlining and marginalia in the text. The binding is tight and square.

Hardback. Condition: Fair.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Condition: Fine.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reissue. Reissue. Spine cloth and label toned. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1906 Hard Cover. 301 pp. A collection of three dramatic works by the Nobel Prize in Literature winning author of Pygmalion (adapted as the musical My Fair Lady). Shaw also wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of Pygmalion, for which he won an Academy Award. First published in 1901, this collection of plays features the following: The Devil's Disciple: A Victorian melodrama set during the American War of Independence that explores themes of sacrifice and fake piety through a "Puritan hero" who risks his life for a stranger. Caesar and Cleopatra: A historical play and "cheeky riposte" to Shakespeare that presents a witty, humanized portrait of Julius Caesar as he encounters a young Cleopatra. Captain Brassbound's Conversion: An adventure story set in Morocco where a lady explorer uses clever manipulation of the truth to ensure fairness over rigid justice.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. green c w/chipped paper labels; ownr'[s name; 301 clean, unmarked pages.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:0140480021. …

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:0140480021.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780140450286.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. A single volume edition with three of the great George Bernard Shaw's plays. With prefaces and notes, exploring some of the themes of the plays in the form of brief essays. --- In full olive cloth-covered boards, deckled fore-edge and titling on paper spine label. Lacks a dust jacket. --- With prior owner's bookplate affixed to front paste-down and a signature to rear paste-down, part of spine label has flaked away, and with some discoloration & chafing to covers, otherwise a firm, clean copy.; Small 8vo 7-1/2" - 8" tall; xli, 301 pages.…

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paperback. Condition: Very Good. No obvious writing or highlighting noted during inspection. Binding is tight and square. Cover shows light shelf wear only, including minor edge/corner wear. No major creases. Ships next business day in a protective bubble mailer.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Good condition book. Minor shelf wear. A tan to the page edges. Contents clear. A nice copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Trade Paperback. Condition: New.

hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, octavo, brown cloth lettered gilt to spine, part faded at head of upper board, lacking dust wrapper, a very good tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text, 292pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. F13.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 346 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages and clean text. Slightly creased spine. Minimal, light, slight or very mild browning, tanning, foxing or discoloration on page edges, not affecting text. Sylvia Clench (Cover Design) (illustrator).…

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Condition: New.