Publisher's Synopsis
The Doctor's Dilemma: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned playwright, George Bernard Shaw, in 1922. The play revolves around the dilemma faced by a doctor, Sir Colenso Ridgeon, who has the power to save the life of a talented artist, Louis Dubedat, but is conflicted about whether he should do so.The play is set in London and follows the story of Ridgeon, who is approached by Dubedat's wife, Jennifer, seeking his help to save her husband's life. Dubedat is suffering from tuberculosis, and Ridgeon is one of the few doctors who can cure him. However, Ridgeon discovers that Dubedat has been unfaithful to his wife and has been using his talents to swindle money from people.As a result, Ridgeon is faced with a moral dilemma, as he must decide whether to save Dubedat's life, knowing that he is a fraud, or let him die. The play explores the themes of morality, ethics, and the conflicts that arise when one's personal beliefs clash with their professional duties.The Doctor's Dilemma: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking play that challenges the audience to question their own beliefs and values. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.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.
