Pygmalion

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Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. ---------- Also contained in: Collected Plays with their Prefaces: Volume IV Complete Plays with Prefaces: Volume I [Four Plays by Bernard Shaw][1] Plays Portable Bernard Shaw [Pygmalion and Major Barbara][2] [Pygmalion and My Fair Lady][3] [Pygmalion and Related Readings][4] Pygmalion and Three Other Plays Pygmalion with Connections Selected Plays Selected Plays with Prefaces Six Plays [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1066032W/Four_Plays_by_Bernard_Shaw [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1066354W/Pygmalion_Major_Barbara [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15013928W/Pygmalion_My_Fair_Lady [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8049503W/Pygmalion_and_Related_Readings

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3.9/5 · 111828 readers · 134 pages · ≈ 2 h 29 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Pygmalion?

About ≈ 2 h 29 m — 134 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mPygmalion~2 h 29 m

How many pages is Pygmalion?

134 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Pygmalion134

What genre is Pygmalion?

It sits on the Drama shelves.

Has Pygmalion been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Totalmente Demais (2015), Pygmalion (1983), My Fair Lady (1964), Q4362440 (1957).

Is Pygmalion in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Pygmalion?

The main characters include Pygmalion, Galatea, Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle.

Where does Pygmalion take place?

It is set in London, England during 1912.

Who wrote Pygmalion?

George Bernard Shaw.

Where can I read Pygmalion online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library

Setting LondonEngland Time period 1912 Characters PygmalionGalateaHenry HigginsEliza Doolittle