Pygmalion

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the play explores themes of transformation and social class through the character of Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion, Shaw delves into the complexities of identity and language as Higgins attempts to transform Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, into a refined lady. The play's enduring legacy includes numerous adaptations, most famously the musical My Fair Lady, highlighting its cultural impact and relevance.