Back To Methuselah

Back to Methuselah is a collection of five plays written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The plays explore the concept of human evolution and its impact on society. The title of the book is derived from the biblical figure Methuselah, who is said to have lived for 969 years, and the plays span a vast period of time, from the Garden of Eden to the year 31,920 AD.The first play, In the Beginning, is set in the Garden of Eden and explores the relationship between Adam and Eve and their subsequent expulsion from paradise. The second play, The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas, is set in the early Christian era and follows the story of two brothers who attempt to spread their own version of the gospel. The third play, The Thing Happens, is set in the present day and explores the impact of science and technology on society.The fourth play, Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman, is set in the future and follows the story of a man who has lived for over 300 years and is struggling with the meaning of life. The final play, As Far as Thought Can Reach, is set in the year 31,920 AD and explores the concept of immortality and the limitations of the human mind.Back to Methuselah is a thought-provoking and philosophical work that challenges traditional ideas about human evolution and the nature of existence. Shaw's characteristic wit and satire are evident throughout the plays, making them both entertaining and intellectually stimulating.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.