Pygmalion

· Author's Republic · Narrated by Multiple Narrators
4.6
9 reviews
Audiobook
2 hr 50 min
Unabridged
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About this audiobook

The story of Professor Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics, who wagers that he can turn a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into the toast of London society merely by teaching her how to speak with an upper-class accent. In the process, he becomes fond of her and attempts to direct her future, but she rejects his domineering ways and marries a young but poor man of the genteel class, Freddy.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
9 reviews
Roldan Mamaspas
April 19, 2024
Shaw also addresses gender roles and expectations, particularly through the character of Eliza. Her journey from a lower-class flower girl to a refined lady challenges traditional notions of femininity and underscores the importance of agency and self-determination.
Murielle
April 19, 2024
The character of Eliza is particularly compelling as she undergoes a dramatic physical and social metamorphosis. Her journey challenges traditional notions of class and gender, highlighting the arbitrary nature of social distinctions and the potential for personal growth and self-realization.
Arthur Carpenters
April 19, 2024
The relationship between Higgins and Eliza raises questions about the ethics of education and the dynamics of power. While Higgins wields his knowledge and expertise to mold Eliza into his vision of a lady, the play raises questions about the responsibility of educators and the autonomy of learners.

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