Augustus Does His Bit

Augustus Does His Bit is a satirical play written by George Bernard Shaw. The story is set in London during World War I and follows the character of Augustus, a wealthy and idle young man who is forced to confront the realities of war when he is conscripted into the army. Despite his initial reluctance, Augustus soon becomes a model soldier and is even promoted to the rank of captain. However, his newfound sense of duty and patriotism is put to the test when he is tasked with leading a group of soldiers on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Along the way, Augustus grapples with the moral implications of war and the role of the individual in a larger conflict. Shaw's signature wit and social commentary are on full display in this biting critique of war and the British class system.AUGUSTUS. I did not know that I was talking to an imbecile. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. There must be an end of this drunken slacking. I'm going to establish a new order of things here. I shall come down every morning before breakfast until things are properly in train. Have a cup of coffee and two rolls for me here every morning at half-past ten.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.