Frank Harris

A signed first edition, first printing of Bernard Shaw's biography.

• Frank Harris (Irish).
• New York: Garden City Publishing (Star), 1931.
• Inscribed on the title page by Shaw beneath the title, ‘also partly (as to the facts) by Bernard Shaw.’
• In the dust wrapper.

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist known for his sharp wit and social commentary. A leading figure in 20th-century literature, Shaw wrote over 60 plays, including Pygmalion, Man and Superman, and Major Barbara. He challenged social norms, addressing issues like class, gender, and education. A committed socialist, he was a founding member of the Fabian Society. Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 and an Academy Award in 1939. His works remain influential for their blend of humor, intellect, and moral insight. Shaw’s legacy endures as a bold voice for change and reason.