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A prolific Irish playwright and social critic who revolutionized Western theatre with his intellectual wit and co-founded the London School of Economics. Only person to win a Nobel and Oscar.
Born in Dublin, Shaw moved to London to become a journalist and novelist before finding fame in drama. He used the stage to challenge Victorian morality and class structures. His successes include the monumental Pygmalion and Saint Joan. He was a vegetarian, a socialist, and a leading member of the Fabian Society. His influence on the English language is second only to Shakespeare, and he remains a towering figure in world literature for his ability to blend comedy with deep social philosophy.
Life story:Ayot St Lawrence, England; following complications from a fall while pruning trees.
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