
Produced by Michalina Makowska
In a sun‑drenched August morning of 1896, a lavish seaside dental office becomes the stage for a quirky social satire. The room is a flamboyant mix of opulent décor—marble chimneys, gilded lamps, and an absurdly elaborate dental drill—contrasting sharply with the absurdity of the characters who wander its corridors. A striking, youthful woman of exotic complexion, radiant yet oddly out of place, holds a glass of water as if daring the world to notice her presence. Across from her, a handsome, self‑confident dentist in his thirties flits between professional poise and a yearning for mischief, hinting at a relationship that teeters between propriety and playful intrigue.
Around them, a cast of eccentric figures—lawyers, a justice counselor, and bustling staff—populate the scene with witty banter and pointed observations on status, finance, and the quirks of Victorian society. Their exchanges sparkle with sharp humor, setting the tone for a comedy that probes pretensions while delighting listeners with brisk, character‑driven dialogue.
Language
de
Duration
~4 hours (239K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1950
A razor-sharp Irish playwright and critic, he turned comedy into a tool for questioning politics, class, religion, and social habits. Best known for plays like Pygmalion and Saint Joan, he wrote with wit that still feels fresh.
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