Back to Methuselah
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About this book
Five linked plays that expound Shaw's philosophy of creative evolution in an extended dramatic parable that progresses through time from the Garden of Edesn to AD 31,920. Cf Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 327 readers · 283 pages · ≈ 5 h 14 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Back to Methuselah?
About ≈ 5 h 14 m — 283 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Back to Methuselah?
283 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Back to Methuselah?
It sits on the Drama shelves.
Is Back to Methuselah in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Back to Methuselah take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote Back to Methuselah?
George Bernard Shaw.
Where can I read Back to Methuselah online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Time period
20th century