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The Doctor’s DilemmaAuthor: George Bernard Shaw ISBN: 9789365619072 Genre: Drama, Satire, Medical Ethics, Classic Literature Binding: Paperback Pages: 110 Size: A5 Publisher: Aedha Imprints Description: The Doctors Dilemma is one of George Bernard Shaws most thought provoking and incisive plays, offering a sharp critique of medical ethics, social inequality, and the commercialization of healthcare. First performed in 1906, this play blends satire, philosophical debate,

Author: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN: 9789365619072
Genre: Drama, Satire, Medical Ethics, Classic Literature
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 110
Size: A5
Publisher: Aedha Imprints

Description:
The Doctor’s Dilemma is one of George Bernard Shaw’s most thought-provoking and incisive plays, offering a sharp critique of medical ethics, social inequality, and the commercialization of healthcare. First performed in 1906, this play blends satire, philosophical debate, and dark humor, addressing moral dilemmas that remain highly relevant in modern medicine.

The story follows Sir Colenso Ridgeon, a respected doctor who has discovered a groundbreaking tuberculosis treatment. However, due to limited resources, Ridgeon must decide who deserves treatment. This ethical dilemma intensifies when he must choose between Louis Dubedat, a brilliant but morally corrupt artist, and a more virtuous but ordinary patient. The situation becomes personal when Dubedat’s charming wife appeals to Ridgeon for help, creating a conflict between duty and personal attraction.

Shaw masterfully explores power dynamics in the medical profession, exposing the corrupting influence of prestige and money. Through witty dialogue and compelling characters, the play challenges the audience to question whether doctors are selfless healers or selective gatekeepers of survival.

A scathing satire of both the medical field and human morality, The Doctor’s Dilemma remains a compelling and provocative work that continues to spark discussions on healthcare ethics, access to treatment, and the responsibility of those in power. Shaw’s unique ability to blend humor with serious social critique makes this play one of his most enduring and thought-provoking works.

Why Read This Book?
Sharp Satire on Medical Ethics: Questions the moral dilemmas faced by doctors in a flawed healthcare system.
Engaging & Thought-Provoking: Explores power, privilege, and corruption in a witty and intellectual manner.
Classic Literature: A must-read for fans of George Bernard Shaw, philosophy, and social commentary.
Relevant Today: Raises timeless questions about medicine, morality, and human nature.

About the Author:
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was a renowned playwright, critic, and social thinker. A Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Shaw’s works are known for their sharp wit, social critiques, and intellectual depth. His plays, including Pygmalion, Man and Superman, and The Doctor’s Dilemma, continue to challenge societal norms and spark discussions on ethics, class, and human behavior.

Manufacturer/Publisher: Aedha Imprints
Country of Origin: India
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