George Bernard Shaw

About

Irish author and playwright who valued socialism and women's rights. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925. He authored over 60 plays throughout his prolific career. 

Before Fame

He grew up to harbor a lifelong animosity towards school teachers and the academic system.

Trivia

His Pygmalion has been a widely adapted play, as was the musical My Fair Lady. He possessed the unpopular view that both sides of World War I were equally at fault. 

Family Life

He never consummated his marriage with Charlotte Payne-Townshend, but did have numerous affairs with other married women.

Associated With

Richard Wagner was a source of inspiration for him.