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The Devil's Disciple|George Bernard Shaw

Overview

The Devil's Disciple is a play written by George Bernard Shaw that was first published in 1901. The play is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of Richard Dudgeon, a man who is seen as a rebellious outcast in his community. When the British army arrives in town, Dudgeon is mistaken for a local minister and is arrested in place of the real minister. He is then sentenced to be hanged, but a series of events lead to his escape and he becomes a hero of the American Revolution. Along the way, Dudgeon meets and falls in love with Judith Anderson, the daughter of a wealthy family who is engaged to a man she does not love. The play explores themes of rebellion, morality, and love, and is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on society.RICHARD (seriously). Because it's true. I was brought up in the other service; but I knew from the first that the Devil was my natural master and captain and friend. I saw that he was in the right, and that the world cringed to his conqueror only through fear. I prayed secretly to him; and he comforted me, and saved me from having my spirit broken in this house of children's tears.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781419159121
  • ISBN-10: 1419159127
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: June 2004
  • Dimensions: 9.22 x 7.62 x 0.22 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.38 pounds
  • Page Count: 92

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