Bibliographic Details
Book Title: The Apple Cart - A Political Extravaganza
Author: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN-13: 9789365613452
Pages: 128
Edition: First Edition (2026)
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Literature & Fiction > Drama > Political Satire > British & Irish Drama > Modern Classic Plays
Recommended Age Group: 14+ years; suitable for senior school, undergraduate, theatre studies, and classic drama readers
Reading Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 3–4 hours
Price: $ 08.99/- £ 07.99/- ₹ 200.00/-
Description
The Apple Cart - A Political Extravaganza by George Bernard Shaw is a witty and provocative political play that examines power, democracy, monarchy, public opinion, and the theatre of governance with Shaw’s unmistakable intelligence and irony. Subtitled “A Political Extravaganza,” the play uses comedy not merely for entertainment but as a sharp instrument for exposing the contradictions of political life. Shaw turns debates about authority, popular rule, leadership, media influence, and constitutional responsibility into lively dramatic conflict.
At the centre of the play is a satirical struggle between political institutions and individual will. Through brisk dialogue, paradox, humour, and intellectual confrontation, Shaw questions whether governments truly serve the people or whether public life is often shaped by performance, manipulation, ambition, and compromise. The play’s political imagination remains engaging because it does not offer simple answers. Instead, it invites readers and performers to examine how power is claimed, justified, resisted, and displayed.
This edition is well suited for students of English literature, modern drama, political theatre, and social satire. Its compact length makes it practical for classroom reading, performance-based study, literary analysis, and theatre discussion. Readers familiar with Shaw’s work will appreciate his blend of comedy and argument, while new readers will find this play an accessible introduction to his dramatic style. The Apple Cart - A Political Extravaganza is a valuable addition to collections of classic drama, offering a lively exploration of politics as both public duty and staged spectacle.
Key Features
- Political satire by George Bernard Shaw.
- Explores democracy, monarchy, power, and public opinion.
- Subtitled “A Political Extravaganza.”
- Ideal for students of English literature and drama.
- Useful for political theatre and satire studies.
- Features Shaw’s sharp wit and argumentative dialogue.
- Suitable for classroom reading and stage discussion.
- Compact 128-page edition for focused study.
- Strong choice for modern British and Irish drama courses.
- First Edition 2026 from AUMRAM Publications.
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Year: 2026
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