Major Barbara

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

About this book

"Major Barbara" by Bernard Shaw is a three-act play written and premiered in 1905. The story follows Barbara Undershaft, an idealistic Salvation Army officer, whose work helping London's poor is challenged when her estranged father reappears as a wealthy munitions manufacturer. When he donates his "tainted" money to the Salvation Army, Barbara faces a moral crisis. Her father argues that providing steady employment does more good than charity work, forcing Barbara to confront difficult questions about poverty, wealth, and how to truly help society.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Barbara

Author
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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