In this critical biography of Bernard Shaw, Holbrook Jackson offers an in-depth look at the life and work of one of the most celebrated playwrights of the 20th century. From Shaw's early years in Ireland to his rise to fame in London, Jackson traces the evolution of Shaw's ideas and his impact on the world of theatre. Along the way, he provides insight into Shaw's relationships with other important writers and artists of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.