{"product_id":"arms-and-the-man-paperback","title":"Arms and the Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaina Petkoff has grand ideas about heroism and war that are soon thwarted by a Swiss solider using her bedroom to hide from the authorities.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArms and the Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a three act play that's filled with insightful observations about politics, tradition and courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaina is a young woman who's hopelessly devoted to her fianc  Sergius Saranoff. While he's away at war, she meets Captain Bluntschli, a Swiss mercenary who enters her bedroom seeking shelter from enemy troops. During his short stay, the pair engage in a lively discussion about battles and bravery exposing their opposing views. This random encounter sparks a series of events that leads to a political and emotional awakening that changes Raina's life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArms and the Man\u003c\/i\u003e is one of George Bernard Shaw's earliest successes. It's a refreshing commentary on the romanticism of war and faulty traditions. The play was originally produced in 1894 and has been performed around the world for more than hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eArms and the Man\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bulgarian woman's delusions about romance and war are quickly dismantled by a disgruntled Swiss mercenary. \u003ci\u003eArms and the Man\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e, is a humorous examination of one person's perception versus reality. The young heroine gradually discovers the truth about love, honor and the unexpected casualties of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692638703679,"sku":"9781513268873","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3caeb5fd6b37dd213c2a50d9cf0e3128.webp?v=1764996088","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/arms-and-the-man-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}