Great Catherine

Great Catherine: Whom Glory Still Adores is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that explores the relationship between Catherine the Great of Russia and Voltaire, a French philosopher and writer. The play is set in 1762, just after Catherine has seized the throne in a coup d'�����tat. Voltaire is invited to Russia by Catherine, who hopes to impress him with her enlightened ideas and gain his support. However, their meeting does not go as planned, and the play delves into the complex politics and personal relationships of the time. Shaw's play is a witty and satirical exploration of power, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge.CATHERINE [rising eagerly]. Yes, the museum. An enlightened capital should have a museum. [She paces the chamber with a deep sense of the importance of the museum.] It shall be one of the wonders of the world. I must have specimens: specimens, specimens, specimens.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.