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Biography of George Bernard Shaw | Early Life - Education and Early Career - Nobel Prize and Later Works - Personal Life - Longevity and Death of George Bernard Shaw

Biography of George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950): Early Life: Birth: George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland. He was the third and youngest child of George Carr Shaw and Lucinda Gurly Shaw. Biography of George Bernard Shaw Education and Early Career: Shaw's formal education was limited, but he was an avid reader and largely self-taught. He worked as a clerk in an estate agent's office and later as a critic before becoming a full-time writer. George Bernard Shaw's Literary Career: Shaw began his career as a music and theater critic, gaining attention for his wit and unique style. His first plays were unsuccessful, but he gained prominence with "Arms and the Man" (1894) and "Candida" (1895). Shaw's plays often explored social issues, challenging the norms of Victorian society. Fabian Society: Shaw was a member of the Fabian Society, a socialist organization advocating for social and economic reforms. ...