Candida

Candida is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that was first published in 1898. The play revolves around the character Candida, the wife of a clergyman named James Morell. The play is set in the late Victorian era and explores themes such as love, marriage, and the role of women in society.Candida is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is loved by both her husband and a young poet named Eugene Marchbanks. As the play progresses, Candida must decide between her love for her husband and her attraction to Marchbanks. Meanwhile, James Morell must confront his own insecurities and reevaluate his relationship with his wife.Throughout the play, Shaw uses witty dialogue and sharp satire to critique the societal norms of the time. He challenges traditional gender roles and questions the idea of romantic love. The play is known for its complex characters and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships.Candida is considered one of Shaw's most popular plays and has been adapted for film and television numerous times. It is a classic work of literature that continues to be studied and performed today.MORELL. Scarlatina!--rubbish, German measles. I brought it into the house myself from the Pycroft Street School. A parson is like a doctor, my boy: he must face infection as a soldier must face bullets. (He rises and claps Lexy on the shoulder.) Catch the measles if you can, Lexy: she'll nurse you; and what a piece of luck that will be for you!--eh?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.