""George Bernard Shaw: Harlequin Or Patriot?"" is a biography written by John Palmer that explores the life and career of the famous playwright and political activist, George Bernard Shaw. The book delves into Shaw's upbringing, his early career as a journalist and critic, and his eventual success as a playwright. The author examines Shaw's political beliefs and his involvement in various social and political causes, such as women's suffrage and socialism. The book also explores Shaw's personal life, including his relationships with women and his controversial views on marriage and sexuality. Through extensive research and analysis, Palmer presents a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential figures in modern literature and politics.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.