Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

96 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

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This play is based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,461 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 60%
reflective 40%
emotional 14%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 8%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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