About the Book: Major Barbara
Major Barbara, a social satire in three acts, written in 1905 and published in
1907, is the most controversial of Shaws works which mocks religious hypocrisy
and the complicity of society in its own ills. When the play was first produced
at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1905, the early reviews were mixed.
Shaws vehement criticism of Christianity triggered some critics to accuse him of
blasphemy. However, there were some critics who defended stating that he has
made a realistic presentation of the religion. The play is popular among the
people ever since it was first staged and