Candida: a Pleasant Play by George Bernard Shaw
This play revolves around the love triangle between a clergyman, his wife, and a young poet who idolizes her. The clergyman, who is a popular Christian Socialist, is oblivious to the poet's infatuation with his wife. The poet eventually confesses his love and proposes a "bidding" for Candida's affection, where both men will state their cases as to why she should choose them. In the end, Candida chooses her husband, stating that he is the one who truly needs her.
The 5115th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1898
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 23,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 25th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)