Pygmalion

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Set against the backdrop of the English class system, the story revolves around Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl who undergoes a dramatic transformation into a refined lady under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins, inspired by real phonetics experts. Blending romance and social commentary, the play explores themes of identity, class, and the nature of love, drawing inspiration from the Greek myth of Pygmalion, where a sculptor's creation comes to life.