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Androcles And The Lion

  • 62 pages
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm

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Androcles and the lion is a philosophical comedy that blends humor with moral reflection to question violence, belief, and human kindness. Written by Bernard Shaw, the play draws on a familiar legend to explore compassion as a force stronger than fear or authority. The story opens with a journey marked by hardship and disagreement, using lighthearted conflict to contrast cynicism with quiet empathy. A chance encounter with a wounded creature becomes the emotional core of the work, transforming an expected moment of danger into an act of mercy. This reversal challenges social assumptions about power, cruelty, and survival. As the narrative develops, institutional authority and persecution are portrayed with irony, exposing their contradictions and moral emptiness. Faith is treated not as rigid doctrine but as humane action grounded in understanding and courage. Comedy softens the seriousness of these ideas, allowing ethical questions to emerge naturally through dialogue and situation. The play ultimately suggests that genuine goodness is simple, instinctive, and deeply disruptive to systems built on fear.

  • Title

    Androcles And The Lion

  • Author

    Bernard Shaw

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    December 2025

  • Weight

    87g

  • Page Count

    62

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9789376395002

  • ISBN-10

    937639500X

  • Eden Code

    7443831