George Bernard Shaw: The Visionary Playwright and Critic
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Early Life and Artistic Beginnings George Bernard Shaw, an iconic figure in literature, was born on July 26, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland. Raised in a financially challenging environment, he inherited his father's comedic talents and his mother's musical inclination. Despite his impoverished upbringing, Shaw's exposure to music, particularly Mozart, and his early love for literature shaped his creative inclinations. His keen intellect and passion for the arts were evident from a young age. Pursuit of Knowledge and Literary Passion Shaw's education took unconventional paths, with a series of schools that left him dissatisfied with formal education. However, his time spent at the National Gallery of Ireland and his mother's influence on his love for the arts enriched his knowledge. In 1876, he moved to London, embarking on a writing career that was nurtured by his voracious reading habits at the British Museum Reading Room. Notable Facts and Legacy George Bernard Shaw passed …