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George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, political activist, critic and a co-founder of London School of Economics. He received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1925 and thirteen years later he even won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay ("Pygmalion," based upon his stage play), sharing the award with Ian Dalrymple, Cecil Lewis and W.P. Lipscomb. An ardent socialist, Shaw was distressed by what he perceived to be the exploitation of the working class. He wrote many brochures and speeches for the Fabian Society. He became an accomplished orator in the furtherance of its causes, which included demanding equal rights for men and women, alleviating abuses of the working class, rescinding private ownership of productive land, and promoting healthy lifestyles. For a short time he was also active in local politics, serving in the London County Council.

Romeo and Juliet is William Shakespeare's most celebrated stories of tragedy and romance. The story revolves around Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers whose love only knows the most heartbreaking ending.The romance between Romeo and Juliet began when Romeo, Montague's son, was advised to go to the ball at the Capulet house. Despite the mutual hatred between the Montagues and Capulets, Romeo attends the function where he sees the beautiful Juliet. They fall in love with each other and are inseparable. However, their families will not allow it and this leads to the young lovers making severe decisions on their own. Readers mourn the tragic ending to their love story even today.