Genres: Classics, Fiction
The Devil’s Disciple was written in 1896-97 by G. Bernard Shaw. The play occurs in the town of Websterbridge, New Hampshire, in 1777 during the American Revolution. The play is written in a way in which each act ends in a cliff-hanging affair. The hero acts out of unselfish idealism. Otherwise all other characters are significant and make the play a melodrama with a difference. The court-martial scene is one of the funniest scene of its kind in dramatic literature. It revolves around a General whose witty sarcasm is classy and sophisticatedly pleasing. Shaw never losses an opportunity to attack the needless destruction of war and to make of military pomp and circumstance. As I said earlier, it is a melodrama but with a difference. To know the difference, you have to read it!
I have always wanted to sit down and read Bernard Shaw but still haven’t found the time and opportunity to do so. When I read this review I said to myself “about time”.
Thanks for visiting. I would say, read him. He is one of the writers with whom you will be most impressed. As a matter of fact, I am, from past few days when I finished this play.
After you complete reading, share your review! 🙂
I will review when I will finish reading something from Shaw.
I’ll be around. Your blog is just the kind of stuff I like to read online 🙂
Thanks! I am sure, I’ll be able to entertain you in future too! 🙂