George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright--a leading figure in 20th century theatre. He had a talent for drama, and authored more than sixty plays during his career.

He was also an ardent socialist. He produced many writings examining many issues such as education, marriage, and in particular, the exploitation of the working class.

He eventually became an accomplished orator for the Fabian Society and furthered many of its causes which included the gaining of equal political rights for women and men, and the alleviation of the abuses of the working class.

One of the most sought-after orators in England, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925.