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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart George Bernard Shaw, 2022-11-22 This is a satirical comedy about several political ideologies that the characters expound on, often in extended monologues. The entire play revolves around a simple conflict of interests between a king and his prime minister. The story follows the fictional English King Magnus as he wrestles with Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet as they seek to deprive the monarchy of its remaining political power. However, the king is adamant about taking independent positions against his Prime Minister, which leads to a clash between the two. Will the King eventually outwits the Minister |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart George Bernard Shaw, 2018-03-09 The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza is a 1928 play by George Bernard Shaw. It is a satirical comedy about several political philosophies which are expounded by the characters, often in lengthy monologues. The plot follows the fictional English King Magnus as he spars with, and ultimately outwits, Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet, who seek to strip the monarchy of its remaining political influence. Magnus opposes the corporation Breakages, Limited, which controls politicians and impedes technical progress. Shaw's preface describes the play as:...a comedy in which a King defeats an attempt by his popularly elected Prime Minister to deprive him of the right to influence public opinion through the press and the platform: in short, to reduce him to a cipher. The King's reply is that rather than be a cipher he will abandon his throne and take his obviously very rosy chance of becoming a popularly elected Prime Minister himself. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart George Bernard Shaw, 2020-09-15 An office in the royal palace. Two writing-tables face each other from opposite sides of the room, leaving plenty of room between them. Each table has a chair by it for visitors. The door is in the middle of the farthest wall. The clock shews that it is a little past 11; and the light is that of a fine summer morning.Sempronius, smart and still presentably young, shews his right profile as he sits at one of the tables opening the King's letters.Pamphilius, middle aged, shews his left as he leans back in his chair at the other table with a pile of the morning papers at his elbow, reading one of them. This goes on silently for some time. Then Pamphilius, putting down his paper, looks at Sempronius for a moment before speaking.PAMPHILIUS. What was your father?SEMPRONIUS [startled] Eh?PAMPHILIUS. What was your father?SEMPRONIUS. My father?PAMPHILIUS. Yes. What was he?SEMPRONIUS. A Ritualist.PAMPHILIUS. I dont mean his religion. I mean his profession. And his politics.SEMPRONIUS. He was a Ritualist by profession, a Ritualist in politics, a Ritualist in religion: a raging emotional Die Hard Ritualist right down to his boots.PAMPHILIUS. Do you mean that he was a parson?SEMPRONIUS. Not at all. He was a sort of spectacular artist. He got up pageants and Lord Mayors' Shows and military tattoos and big public ceremonies and things like that. He arranged the last two coronations. That was how I got my job here in the palace. All our royal people knew him quite well: he was behind the scenes with them.PAMPHILIUS. Behind the scenes and yet believed they were all real!SEMPRONIUS. Yes. Believed in them with all his soul.PAMPHILIUS. Although he manufactured them himself?SEMPRONIUS. Certainly. Do you suppose a baker cannot believe sincerely in the sacrifice of the Mass or in holy communion because he has baked the consecrated wafer himself?PAMPHILIUS. I never thought of that.SEMPRONIUS. My father might have made millions in the theatres and film studios. But he refused to touch them because the things they represented hadnt really happened. He didnt mind doing the christening of Queen Elizabeth in Shakespear's Henry the Eighth because that had really happened. It was a celebration of royalty. But not anything romantic: not though they offered him thousands.PAMPHILIUS. Did you ever ask him what he really thought about it all? But of course you didnt: one cant ask one's father anything about himself. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart Bernard Shaw, 2017-06-09 The Apple Cart is Shaw's comedic play in which the King defeats an attempt by his popularly elected Prime Minister to deprive him of the right to influence public opinion through the press: in short, to reduce him to a cipher.George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright. Although his first profitable writing was music and literary criticism, in which capacity he wrote many highly articulate pieces of journalism, his main talent was for drama, and he wrote more than 60 plays. Nearly all his writings deal sternly with prevailing social problems, but have a vein of comedy to make their stark themes more palatable. Shaw examined education, marriage, religion, government, health care and class privilege. |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart Carlos Castaneda, 1930 |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart George Bernard Shaw, 2025 George Bernard Shaw's play The Apple Cart is a sharp political satire portraying a fictional British king who cleverly challenges the prime minister and his cabinet. A theatrical tour de force that stimulates both laughter and critical thought. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart George Bernard Shaw, 2019-08-17 The Apple Cart is Shaw's comedic play in which the King defeats an attempt by his popularly elected Prime Minister to deprive him of the right to influence public opinion through the press: in short, to reduce him to a cipher. |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart - A Political Extravaganza /by George Bernard Shaw ; Directed by Richard Greenblatt, 2000 - House Program Shaw Festival Collection (University of Guelph), 2000 |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart, Too True to Be Good, on the Rocks, and Millionairess Bernard Shaw, 2021 The four dramas in this volume are some of George Bernard Shaw's most interesting plays. They stretch from 1929 to 1935 and coincide with the Great Depression, the intensification of the crisis of democracy that began after the war, and the rise of totalitarianism, all of which find expression in these plays. They also signal the beginning of an important new phase in Shaw's writing, one marked especially by the development of two new Shaw genres: the political extravaganza and the political allegory. The Apple Cart (1929) marked Shaw's return to playwriting after the long hiatus that followed Saint Joan (1923). The Apple Cart is perhaps the most pointed critique of parliamentary democracy in the entire Shavian canon. Too True to Be Good (1931) is another 'political extravaganza', with the opening stage direction - 'The patient is sleeping heavily. Near her, in the easy chair, sits a Monster' - signaling that Shaw is advancing further into uncharted dramaturgical territory. He began writing shortly before his trip to the Soviet Union and finished the play and wrote the preface after his return. In the preface Shaw asserts that the USSR is a new Catholic church. The dark mood continues in Shaw's next play, On the Rocks (1933) which Shaw subtitled, 'a political comedy'. It is reminiscent of The Apple Cart in that it is sharply focused on British politics and set in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street during the economic depression of the 1930s.Shaw started writing The Millionairess in 1934 and finished it in 1935. On the surface, it is a simple comedy, and if not for the preface we might acquiesce to Shaw's assessment that the play 'oes not pretend to be anything more than a comedy of humorous and curious contemporary characters such as Ben Jonson might write'. Yet the preface appended to the play is entirely about leadership and declaims at great length on Mussolini and Hitler. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Apple Cart Queen's Theatre (London, England : 1849-1877), 1930* |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents Joslyn Pine, 2012-02-29 Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's The chief business of America is business, Carter's Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread, Bush's Read my lips: no new taxes, many more. |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Don Juan in Hell George Bernard Shaw, 2012-08-02 This dream episode from Man and Superman forms a play within the play, consisting of a dramatic reading in which the Devil himself comments on heaven and hell, good and evil, and human purpose. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Great English Short Stories Paul Negri, 2012-09-20 DIVFirst-rate selections include Hardy's The Fiddler of the Reels, James' Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad, Dickens' The Haunted Hotel, and tales by Saki, Kipling, Lawrence, Trollope, Stevenson, and others. /div |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 2023-11-16 In Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, Jean-Jacques Rousseau presents a profound philosophical examination of the social constructs that give rise to inequality among men. Written in 1755, the work adopts a strikingly eloquent and often provocative style, blending historical analysis with a speculative account of human development. Rousseau delineates two forms of inequality: natural and moral, critiquing the ways in which societal structures distort human equality and freedoms. His inquiry situates itself within the broader intellectual currents of the Enlightenment, contrasting starkly with the prevailing notions of progress and civilization that justified social hierarchies. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a pivotal figure in Enlightenment thought, drew from his own experiences of social alienation and his belief in the inherent goodness of man to write this influential text. His formative years in Geneva, coupled with his passion for music, education, and political philosophy, fueled a desire to question the status quo and grapple with the moral implications of contemporary society. These influences culminate in a work that challenges readers to reconsider the moral foundation of their political structures and societal norms. Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is essential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy, social justice, or the foundational principles of modern democratic thought. Rousseau's ability to articulate the paradoxes of human society invites deep reflection and critical engagement, making this discourse not only historically significant but also strikingly relevant in contemporary discussions about inequality. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Women's Wit and Wisdom Susan L. Rattiner, 2000-08-24 Over 400 memorable quotes from the last 2,500 years by Sappho, Queen Elizabeth I, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Erma Bombeck, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. A delight! |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: This our Caesar Gordon W. Couchman, 2018-12-03 No detailed description available for This our Caesar. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Collected Plays with Their Prefaces: Saint Joan ; The apple cart ; Too true to be good ; Village wooing ; On the rocks ; The simpleton of the unexpected isles ; The millionairess ; The six of Calais Bernard Shaw, 1975 |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Theatre Arts on Acting Laurence Senelick, 2013-09-13 During its fifty year run, Theatre Arts Magazine was a bustling forum for the foremost names in the performing arts, including Stanislavski, Laurence Olivier, Lee Strasberg, John Gielgud and Shelley Winters. Renowned theatre historian Laurence Senelick has plundered its stunning archives to assemble a stellar collection of articles on every aspect of acting and theatrical life. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Shaw Gale K. Larson, MaryAnn Krajnik Crawford, 2002 Shaw, now in its twenty-second year, publishes general articles on Shaw and his milieu, reviews, notes, and the authoritative Continuing Checklist of Shaviana, the bibliography of Shaw studies. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: An American Icon Winifred Morgan, 1988 The top hat and stars and stripes that characterize Uncle Sam today were first worn by Yankee actors portraying Brother Jonathan. This book explores the complex emblematic function of the Brother Jonathan figure and its changing meaning through the decades and in a multitude of popular media. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Politics of Myth Stephen Knight, 2015-10-01 In The Politics of Myth, Stephen Knight studies nine figures still vividly alive, all of them appearing in twenty-first century film and television. Analysing how they relate to the major themes of Power, Resistance and Knowledge, he shows how fact and fiction mix to help us explore and understand the complexities of our world. Surprising mythic shifts occur across time. Robin Hood can be a tough anti-authoritarian, a genial aristocrat, a Saxon patriot; Queen Elizabeth I has been seen as a Protestant heroine, a love-lorn lady, even a grumpy manipulator. From Merlin's multiple manifestations and Sherlock Holmes's smoking habits to the ongoing arguments about Ned Kelly, this book explores the richness and the range of figures of myth. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Claude Rains David J. Skal, Jessica Rains, 2008-11-07 The first full-length biography of the actor known for his roles in The Invisible Man, Casablanca, and other classics, based on newly released interviews. Given his childhood speech impediments and his origins in a destitute London neighborhood, the ascent of Claude Rains to the stage and screen was remarkable. Rains’s difficulties in his formative years provided reserves of gravitas and sensitivity, from which he drew inspiration for acclaimed performances in The Invisible Man, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Casablanca, Notorious, Lawrence of Arabia, and other classic films. In this book, noted Hollywood historian David J. Skal draws on more than thirty hours of newly released Rains interviews to create the first full-length biography of the man nominated multiple times for an Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Skal’s portrait also benefits from the insights of Jessica Rains, who provides firsthand accounts of the enigmatic man behind her father’s refined screen presence and genteel public persona. As Skal shows, numerous contradictions informed the life and career of Claude Rains. He possessed an air of nobility and became an emblem of sophistication, but he never shed the insecurities that traced back to his upbringing in an abusive and poverty-stricken family. Though deeply self-conscious about his short stature, Rains drew notorious ardor from female fans and was married six times. His public displays of dry wit and good humor masked inner demons that drove Rains to alcoholism and its devastating consequences. Skal’s layered depiction of Claude Rains reveals a complex, almost inscrutable man whose nuanced characterizations were, in no small way, based on the more shadowy parts of his psyche. With unprecedented access to episodes from Rains’s private life, Skal tells the full story of the consummate character actor of his generation. “This highly readable biography, written with the help of his daughter, Jessica Rains, reveals the witty, talented man behind this universally respected Hollywood legend.” —Tucson Citizen |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism Cheryl Mallen, Lorne J. Adams, 2017-01-19 Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of event managers and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, this is still the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of event management, placing it at the centre of professional practice. Designed to encourage critical thinking on the part of the student, this book helps them develop the skills that they will need to become effective and reflective practitioners in the events industry. Containing a rich array of international real-world case studies, data and practical examples from sport, recreation and tourism contexts, this third edition is also enhanced by two completely new chapters on contemporary management issues and ethics in event management. Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism is essential reading for any student or practitioner working in event management, sport management, leisure management, outdoor recreation or tourism. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Cambridge bibliography of English literature. 3. 1800 - 1900 Frederick Wilse Bateson, 1940 |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: SALVAGING DEMOCRACY Jay Taber, 2003-06-23 Salvaging Democracy is a carefully distilled and structured examination of who we are and what we stand for. These selected works-by someone who spent many years on the frontlines of domestic political conflict-expose the systematic betrayal of our ideals and how this betrayal might realistically be overcome. It is a timely and important work-a sling of arrows for the war of ideas. These two theses and four essays on America integrate into a coherent and meaningful whole an understanding of how the birthplace of modern democracy became such a mess. Incorporating the insights of America's top thinkers on the topic, the author provides both scholars and ordinary citizens with essential tools and analysis required for effective engagement. Building on our core values, this discussion by some of our keenest minds makes clear the methods to be used to enable all concerned to become producers rather than consumers of the democratic process. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Time and Tide Catherine Clay, 2018-05-15 The first in-depth study of the landmark modern feminist magazine, Time and Tide. Unique in establishing itself as the only female-run intellectual weekly in the golden age of the weekly review, Time and Tide both challenged persistent prejudices against women's participation in public life and played an instrumental role in redefining women's gender roles and identities. Drawing on extensive new archival research, Catherine Clay recovers the contributions to this magazine of both well- and lesser-known British women writers, editors, critics and journalists and explores a cultural dialogue about literature, politics and the arts that took place beyond the parameters of modernist 'little magazines.' The book makes a major contribution to the history of women's writing and feminism in Britain between the wars.--Publisher's description |
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| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The Complete Works of George Bernard Shaw George Bernard Shaw, 2023-12-16 The Complete Works of George Bernard Shaw is an extensive compendium that captures the wit, satire, and depth of one of the foremost playwrights and social critics of the early 20th century. Spanning multiple genres, including plays, essays, and letters, Shaw's extensive oeuvre illuminates the societal issues of his time with a keenly observant eye. His innovative blend of humor and serious social commentary creates a uniquely engaging literary style, marked by sharp dialogue and layered characters, reflecting the complexities of human behavior and societal norms. Shaw's works, including classics such as 'Pygmalion' and 'Saint Joan,' are set against the backdrop of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, wherein he challenged the conventions of morality, gender, and class structure, making his contributions pivotal in literary history. George Bernard Shaw, born in 1856 in Dublin, was not only a playwright but a keen political activist, which greatly influenced his writing. His deep engagement with socialism, as a founding member of the Fabian Society, shaped his advocacy for social reform and education. Shaw's background in music, journalism, and criticism contributed to his unique voice, whereby he skillfully blended entertainment with moral inquiry, compelling audiences to reconsider their perspectives on society and human interaction. This comprehensive collection is a must-read for scholars and casual readers alike, as it invites a deeper understanding of Shaw's profound influence on modern drama and his insightful critiques of contemporary society. Whether one seeks entertainment, intellectual stimulation, or both, the Complete Works offers an enduring testament to Shaw's unparalleled mastery and relevance in today'Äôs cultural discourse. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Brigid Brophy Richard Canning, 2020-03-27 This book explores all aspects of Brophy's literary career, alongside contributions on animal rights, vegetarianism, anti-vivisectionism, humanism, feminism and sexual politics, not only celebrating Brophy's eclectic achievements but fully reflecting them. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: George Bernard Shaw in Context Brad Kent, 2015-10-14 When George Bernard Shaw died in 1950, the world lost one of its most well-known authors, a revolutionary who was as renowned for his personality as he was for his humour, humanity, and rebellious thinking. He remains a compelling figure who deserves attention not only for how influential he was in his time, but for how relevant he is to ours. This collection sets Shaw's life and achievements in context, with forty-two scholarly essays devoted to subjects that interested him and defined his work. Contributors explore a wide range of themes, moving from factors that were formative in Shaw's life, to the artistic work that made him most famous and the institutions with which he worked, to the political and social issues that consumed much of his attention, and, finally, to his influence and reception. Presenting fresh material and arguments, this collection will point to new directions of research for future scholars. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Global Capital Markets Maurice Obstfeld, Alan M. Taylor, 2004-02-19 Publisher Description |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: The English Infinitive Patrick Joseph Duffley, 2016-07-01 This is a series which aims to meet the need for books on modern English that are both up-to-date and authoritative. The texts are ideal for the scholar, the teacher, and the student, but especially for English speaking students in overseas universities where English is the language of instruction, or advanced specialist students of English in foreign universities. Although English is probably the most studied language in the world, this is one of the first systematic comparisons of infinitives with and without the use of to. Patrick Duffley examines these uses adopting the semantic approach, which shows that the two infinitive forms each have a basic meaning which is capable of explaining all of their particular uses. The author has carried out detailed research for this book, examining over 24,000 occurences of the infinitive, as well as taking into account the observations of previous grammarians. The book challenges old assumptions that grammar is independent of meaning and should be dealt with in purely formal terms. It also fulfils a need for literature on an area of English grammar which has sometimes been presumed to be chaotic and unsystematic. The text is aimed specialists in linguistics and advanced students of English as a second language. |
| the apple cart a political extravaganza: Pygmalion, Heartbreak House, and Saint Joan George Bernard Shaw, 2021 Pygmalion, Heartbreak House, and Saint Joan are widely considered to be three of the most important in the canon of modern British theatre.Pygmalion (1912) was a world-wide smash hit from the time of its première in Vienna 1913 and it has remained popular to this day. Shaw was awarded an Academy Award in 1938 for his screenplay of the film adaptation. It was, of course, later made into the much-loved musical My Fair Lady. Heartbreak House (1917), which was finally performed in 1920 and published in 1921, bares the hallmarks of European modernism and a formal break from Shaw's previous work. A meditation on the war and the resultant decline in European aristocratic culture, it was perhaps staged too soon after the conflict; indeed, it did not have the success of his earlier works, which was likely due to his experimental aesthetics combined with a war-weary audience that sought lighter fare. However, while this contemporary reception was muted, it is now recognised as a modernist masterpiece.Saint Joan (1923) marked Shaw's resurrection and apotheosis. The first major work written of Joan of Arc after her canonization (1920), the play interrogates the origins of European nationalism in the post-war era. Like Pygmalion, it was an immediate world-wide hit and secured Shaw the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. Drawing upon the transcripts of Joan's trial, Shaw blended his trademark wit to produce a hybrid genre of comedy and history play. Despite the historical setting, Saint Joan is highly accessible and continues to delight audiences. |
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