Mrs. Warren's Profession

Mrs. Warren's Profession is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play was first performed in 1902 and caused controversy due to its frank portrayal of prostitution and the hypocrisy of Victorian society.The story revolves around the relationship between Mrs. Kitty Warren, a successful brothel owner, and her daughter, Vivie. Vivie has been raised in ignorance of her mother's profession and is shocked to learn the truth. The play explores themes of morality, class, and gender roles as Vivie grapples with her newfound knowledge and attempts to forge her own path in life.Shaw uses his trademark wit and satire to critique the societal norms of his time and challenge the audience's preconceptions about morality and sexuality. The play remains a classic of modern drama and a testament to Shaw's skill as a playwright.PRAED. Well, in making you too conventional. You know, my dear Miss Warren, I am a born anarchist. I hate authority. It spoils the relations between parent and child; even between mother and daughter. Now I was always afraid that your mother would strain her authority to make you very conventional. It's such a relief to find that she hasn't.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.