Arms and the Man
About this book
Arms and the Man was George Bernard Shaw's first commercially successful play. It is a comedy about idealized love versus true love. A young Serbian woman idealizes her war-hero fiance and thinks the Swiss soldier who begs her to hide him a terrible coward. After the war she reverses her opinions, though the tangle of relationships must be resolved before her ex-soldier can conclude the last of everyone's problems with Swiss exactitude.The play premiered to an enthusiastic reception. Only one man booed Shaw at the end, to which Shaw replied: "My dear fellow, I quite agree with you, but what are we two against so many?"
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 11504 readers · 100 pages · ≈ 1 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Arms and the Man?
About ≈ 1 h 51 m — 100 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Arms and the Man?
100 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Arms and the Man?
It sits on the Drama, Fiction shelves.
Has Arms and the Man been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Arms and the Man (1958), Arms and the Man (1933).
Is Arms and the Man in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Arms and the Man?
The main characters include Bernard Shaw (1856-1950).
Where does Arms and the Man take place?
It is set in Bulgaria.
Who wrote Arms and the Man?
George Bernard Shaw.
Where can I read Arms and the Man online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library