George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist, renowned for his wit, intelligence, and influential works. Here's an overview of his life and achievements:

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist, renowned for his wit, intelligence, and influential works. Here's an overview of his life and achievements: *Early Life:* 1. Born on July 26, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland 2. Son of George Carr Shaw and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw 3. Third child of five 4. Family struggled financially *Career:* 1. Moved to London (1876) to pursue writing 2. Worked as a journalist, novelist, and music critic 3. Joined the Fabian Society (1884), advocating socialism 4. Became a prominent playwright, writing 63 plays *Notable Works:* 1. "Mrs. Warren's Profession" (1893) 2. "Arms and the Man" (1898) 3. "Man and Superman" (1903) 4. "Pygmalion" (1913) - adapted into "My Fair Lady" 5. "Saint Joan" (1923) *Awards and Recognition:* 1. Nobel Prize in Literature (1925) 2. Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (1938) for "Pygmalion" 3. Appointed Companion o...