{"product_id":"pygmalion","title":"Pygmalion","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why the way we speak can shape the way we are seen—and even who we become? In Pygmalion, Bernard Shaw delivers a brilliant and biting social comedy that explores the transformative power of language—and the rigid structures of class that language often upholds. At the heart of this play is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited young flower girl who dreams of something more. When the arrogant Professor Higgins boasts that he can turn her into a duchess simply by refining her speech, Eliza takes the challenge—and so begins one of literature’s most famous makeovers. But what starts as a phonetic experiment soon unravels into something much more complicated. As Eliza asserts her independence and questions the terms of her transformation, Shaw turns a simple premise into a sharp critique of classism, sexism, and social hypocrisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll discover in this modern edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein This Classic Work of Transformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sharp Satire of Class and Privilege – Shaw skewers the British class system with humor and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heroine Who Defies Expectations – Eliza Doolittle evolves from subject to self- determined woman in a story of agency and empowerment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Timeless Exploration of Identity – What defines us: how we speak, how we act, or how we are perceived?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilarious and Thought-Provoking Dialogue – Shaw’s wit sparkles through every line, blending comedy with commentary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Play That Continues to Inspire – Adapted into the beloved musical My Fair Lady, Pygmalion remains a cultural cornerstone on both stage and screen. Whether you’re discovering this classic for the first time or returning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Unforgettable Journey of Eliza Doolittle – From flower girl to self-possessed woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Satire That Still Stings – Shaw exposes the snobbery and superficiality of social elites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":58289238081884,"sku":"LOA-C86-EB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":58289238114652,"sku":"LOA-C86-AU","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":58289238147420,"sku":"LOA-C86-PB","price":5.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":58289238180188,"sku":"LOA-C86-HC","price":14.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/0086_Pygmalion__standard__ebook__pages-120__trim-6x9in__1800x2700px.jpg?v=1784148932","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/products\/pygmalion","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}