Great Catherine Whom Glory Still Adores

Great Catherine: Whom Glory Still Adores is a historical play written by George Bernard Shaw. The play is set in 18th century Russia and focuses on the relationship between Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia, and Grigory Potemkin, a military commander and politician. The play explores the themes of power, love, and the struggle for control in a royal court. The play also features other historical figures such as King Gustav III of Sweden and Voltaire, the French philosopher. Shaw's play is known for its witty and satirical dialogue, and its exploration of the complex personalities of Catherine and Potemkin. The play was first performed in 1913 and has since become a classic of the modern theatre.CATHERINE [rising eagerly]. Yes, the museum. An enlightened capital should have a museum. [She paces the chamber with a deep sense of the importance of the museum.] It shall be one of the wonders of the world. I must have specimens: specimens, specimens, specimens.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.