Androcles and the Lion by Bernard Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | Androcles and the Lion |
| Credits | Eve Sobol. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Summary | "Androcles and the Lion" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century. The story takes inspiration from ancient Roman history, focusing on Androcles, a Christian who encounters a lion with a thorn in its paw, deeply exploring themes of faith, compassion, and the absurdity of organized persecution. The opening of the play sets a whimsical yet poignant tone, introducing the main characters, Androcles and his wife Megæra, who are journeying through a treacherous jungle. As they bicker about their hardships, the narrative pivots to the sight of a suffering lion, establishing a clash between Androcles' compassionate nature and Megæra's more cynical perspective. This juxtaposition lays the groundwork for the moral and comedic elements that will unfold throughout the play, highlighting Androcles’ innate empathy as he prepares to aid the wounded lion, signaling a potential friendship instead of the expected encounter of predator and prey. This early scene effectively sets the stage for the exploration of deep themes against a humorous backdrop, enticing readers who appreciate complex characters and philosophical discussions veiled in comedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4003 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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