Shaw

In this acclaimed study of fellow Irishman, George Bernard Shaw, Collis writes with characteristic subtlety and perception. He portrays this immensely important freethinker, playwright, campaigner and journalist whilst debunking the myth that Shaw was a shameless self-publicist. Collis does not shy away from less palatable aspects of Shaw's personality. In this short, critical account he paints a vivid picture of a man who fought valiantly for humanity while often forgetting the human beings around him. Book jacket.