Pygmalion (Illustrated Edition): Persisting Concerns and Threats, Parallels and Analogies With the Present Days (What Changes and What Does Not), Reco

The play explores themes of class and identity through the transformation of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, as Professor Henry Higgins bets he can elevate her social standing by refining her speech. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century British society, it critiques the rigid class system and highlights women's independence. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, the narrative reflects on the power of language and societal perceptions. George Bernard Shaw, a renowned playwright, combines wit and social commentary in this enduring work.