Book Description

The book examines Shaw as an important modern dramatist whose plays bring real-life social problems, contemporary human relationships, social conventions, and intellectual debate onto the stage. Shaw is widely associated with the development of modern realistic drama, while his plays are also characterized by satire, argument, wit, and what is often described as the “drama of ideas.”

Tripathi's study focuses on the realistic dimensions of Shaw's dramatic art, exploring how Shaw uses theatre not merely for entertainment but as a means of examining society and challenging conventional attitudes. His dramatic characters frequently discuss social, moral, political, and economic questions, making dialogue and debate central elements of his dramatic technique.