The Inca Of Perusalem - Paperback

by George Bernard Shaw (Author)

The Inca of Perusalem is a satirical play written by George Bernard Shaw. Set in the fictional kingdom of Perusalem, the play follows the story of an Inca emperor who travels to Europe in search of a wife. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of anarchists, a socialist revolutionary, and a wealthy Englishman who is determined to marry his daughter off to the Inca.As the Inca navigates the complex political landscape of Europe, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the hypocrisy and corruption of the ruling classes. He ultimately decides to return to his own kingdom and implement a series of radical reforms, including the abolition of private property and the establishment of a socialist utopia.The play is a biting satire of European politics and imperialism, as well as a commentary on the nature of power and the role of the individual in society. It is filled with Shaw's trademark wit and intelligence, and remains a thought-provoking work of political theater to this day.THE PRINCESS. Oh no: you mustn't think I want one. It's so unpatriotic to want anything now, on account of the war, you know. I sent my maid away as a public duty; and now she has married a soldier and is expecting a war baby. But I don't know how to do without her. I've tried my very best; but somehow it doesn't answer: everybody cheats me; and in the end it isn't any saving. So I've made up my mind to sell my piano and have a maid.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.