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Pygmalion (Completed)

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Reads 3,078
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Parts 6
Time 2h 43m

Reads 3,078
Votes 51
Parts 6
Time 2h 43m

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Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913.

In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era English playwrights, including one of Shaw's influences, W. S. Gilbert. Shaw would also have been familiar with the burlesque version, Galatea, or Pygmalion Reversed. 
Shaw's play has been adapted numerous times, most notably as the musical 'My Fair Lady' and its film version.Public Domain

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