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The Doctor's Dilemma Paperback – November 9, 2020

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The Doctor's Dilemma, a play by George Bernard Shaw first published in 1906, follows the story of Dr. Colenso Ridgeon, a renowned doctor who must choose between two patients whose lives depend on the decision he makes. One patient is a brilliant but unscrupulous doctor, and the other is a talented artist who is also desperately poor. The doctor must decide between saving the life of the guilty doctor or the innocent artist. With the help of his wife and friends, Dr. Ridgeon must find a way to save both men, while also dealing with the ethical and moral implications of his decisions.

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was a renowned Irish playwright, critic, and political activist. He was born in Dublin on July 26, 1856 and is best known for his witty and provocative plays such as Pygmalion, Saint Joan, and Major Barbara. He was a co-founder of the London School of Economics, a member of the Fabian Society, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. Throughout his life, Shaw was committed to causes such as universal suffrage, women's rights, and socialism. His plays often satirized social customs, and his political and social views are reflected in his works. He also wrote numerous articles and essays, as well as several books on politics, music, and literature. Shaw is often referred to as one of the greatest dramatists in English literature. His works are known for their sharp wit, clever wordplay, and criticism of social issues. Some of his most famous plays include Arms and the Man, Man and Superman, and Candida. He also wrote a number of musicals, such as The Chocolate Soldier and The Apple Cart. Shaw died in 1950 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of great works and social activism. He is remembered for his thought-provoking plays, his commitment to progressive causes, and his indomitable spirit. He remains one of the most influential playwrights in English literature, and his works are still widely studied and performed today.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08N1SJ422
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (November 9, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8561476730
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.26 x 8.5 inches
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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Andres V.
5.0 out of 5 stars More than 100 years later his words hold true
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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If you want to know what's wrong with our current healthcare system, read this book.
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E P Bharucha
3.0 out of 5 stars dilemma
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015
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The Dilemma is answered, but not as one expected!

If you could save only one person who will you save?

A very talented scoundrel whose work gave pleasure to many or a dull and good person?

I will not give out the ending you will have to read the book to find out.

The play is still topical, but the long preface is dated and can be skipped through.

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Julie M
3.0 out of 5 stars Classic Shaw tale
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014
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Interesting to see a play performed earlier than I chose to read the text. Classic George Bernard Shaw story challenging the social mores of the time.
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Marie Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and Raises Serious Questions..
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2010
In this excellent story a doctor finds himself personally and ethically conflicted when he must decide whom he will give the only cure to, a poor medical colleague who is a good man or a brilliant artist who is an unpleasant individual and whose wife the doctor is in love with.
The characters in this tale are amazingly well conceived, the premise is most intriguing, and the dialogue is very witty.
This is a brilliant work that examines serious issues that occurred, and still occur, in the medical field. The theme of the play raises the question of what happens when life-saving treatments are so scarce or expensive that only some people can have them while others must go without. In those cases who should decide who gets treated and for what reasons?

Shaw is my favorite of the Victorian playwrights. His works were revolutionary in many ways. Use of humor was rare and exceptional for playwrights during that era, but Shaw was not afraid to make audiences laugh. He also tackled serious moral, political, and social issues in his plays at a time when sappy dramas were all the rage. He was truly bold and innovative and greatly contributed to dramatic art. He had an amazing gift, the ability to make people think while simultaneously making them laugh.

Reading Shaw's works are a genuine treat. All of his plays are fabulous. His characters are memorable, and his humor is brilliant.
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Peter John Pols
5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous take on serious ethical issues
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2010
This is a humorous take on the serious issue of a doctor being forced to choose between patients in a life or death situation. In this case the doctor must choose between a friend and a rival with his personal feelings playing havoc with him. This is Shaw's comedic way of bringing up the issue of doctors being made to play God when medicine is in short supply, and he compels us to think about how those decisions are made.
Shaw pokes fun at his cast of characters who mirror people in real life. He raises valid questions about medical ethics while making you laugh at the inanity of it all. This is a wonderful masterpiece, funny, relevant, and great food for thought.
George Bernard Shaw created numerous masterpieces over the span of his writing career. He has the distinction of being the only person to ever be awarded both an Oscar and the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was a very humble and conscientious man, a political activist and a vegetarian. His conscientiousness shows in his work by his inability to write meaningless fluff at a time when fluff dominated the stage. His trademark is his classic use of ample humor in dramas with serious subject matter. It takes a special kind of genius to be able to pull that off as flawlessly as he did.
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Kylie Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and brilliant!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2010
Sometimes I forget that doctors are just as susceptible to allowing their feelings to get in the way of doing their job as anyone else. This was a great story about a doctor struggling with the feelings he had for the people in his care and how it affected his decision regarding their treatment.

I thought the way that Shaw characterized the medical staff was hilarious, and the dilemma he put the doctor in was very intriguing. I couldn't wait to find out who he chose and was tempted to skip ahead to see.

This story was smart and funny. I loved it and wanted more when it was over. I'll have to buy another one of his books. I just love his style.

I can't resist any chance I can get to peek into the mind of a genius, and Shaw was a true genius. This story was delightful and brilliant.
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Concepción Pérez
2.0 out of 5 stars La encuadernación no es buena
Reviewed in Spain on May 16, 2016
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Los libros editados por Penguin suele tener una encuadernación aceptable, pero "The Doctor's Dilemma" está mal encuadernado, cuesta pasar las hojas y cruje cada vez que abres el libro para leer. No lo recomiendo.
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Johnpen
2.0 out of 5 stars Be careful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2012
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Shaw meant that his plays should be read as well as performed. Imagine my disappointment therefore when I bought this edition only to find that it did not contain his preface.
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