The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza.
by Shaw, George Bernard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: Constable and Company, 1930. First edition of this classic play by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza is a play by George Bernard Shaw. It is a satirical comedy about several political philosophies which are expounded by the characters, often in lengthy monologues. The plot follows the fictional English King Magnus as he spars with, and ultimately outwits, Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet, who seek to strip the monarchy of its remaining political influence. Magnus opposes the corporation "Breakages, Limited", which controls politicians and impedes technical progress.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 138394
- Title
- The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza.
- Author
- Shaw, George Bernard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Constable and Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1930
- Keywords
- George Bernard Shaw First Edition, The Apple Cart: a Political Extravaganza'
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