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Famous authors. George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950 /

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Shaw was born into a protestant family in Catholic Dublin. His family was slowly sliding down the social ladder. He left school at 15 to become a clerk. Then aged twenty three he went off to London to become a writer. Blessed with a brilliant wit and a capacity for hard work he became the most promi...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Director, Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Los Angeles, CA : TMW Media, 2006.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Shaw, Bernard, > 1856-1950.
Shaw, Bernard, > 1856-1950
Dramatists, Irish > 20th century > Biography.
Dramaturges irlandais > 20e siècle > Biographies.
Dramatists, Irish
1900-1999
Documentaries and Factual Films
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Shaw was born into a protestant family in Catholic Dublin. His family was slowly sliding down the social ladder. He left school at 15 to become a clerk. Then aged twenty three he went off to London to become a writer. Blessed with a brilliant wit and a capacity for hard work he became the most prominent dramatist of his age. The film covers his life and background.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 30, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (37 minutes)
Playing Time:00:36:35