Publisher's Synopsis
John Bull's Other Island is a play written by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1904. The story follows the journey of an Irishman, Thomas Broadbent, who travels to London to secure funding for a business venture on his native island of Inishkillane. Once in London, he is taken under the wing of his old friend, Peter Keegan, who has become a successful businessman. However, as Thomas navigates the unfamiliar world of London business and society, he begins to question his own identity and the values of his homeland. The play explores themes of cultural identity, nationalism, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It is a satirical commentary on the relationship between England and Ireland, and the tensions that have existed between the two countries for centuries. John Bull's Other Island is a witty and thought-provoking work that continues to be relevant today.BROADBENT [scared and much upset]. On my word I believe I am, Miss Reilly. If you say that to me again I shan't answer for myself: all the harps of Ireland are in your voice. [She laughs at him. He suddenly loses his head and seizes her arms, to her great indignation]. Stop laughing: do you hear? I am in earnest-- in English earnest. When I say a thing like that to a woman, I mean it.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.
