Arms and the Man

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Set against the backdrop of the Serbo-Bulgarian war, this play explores the contrast between idealized love and true love through Shaw's signature comedic lens. It offers a sharp social commentary on the absurdities of both love and war, highlighting the discrepancies between romantic notions and harsh realities. First produced in 1894, it marked Shaw's commercial breakthrough and remains one of his most celebrated works.