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The biography explores the life of George Bernard Shaw, an influential Irish playwright and critic who became a prominent figure in London after moving from Dublin. Self-educated and initially unsuccessful in publishing, he found his niche in music and literary criticism before turning to drama, producing over sixty plays infused with humor and serious themes. Notably, he is the only individual to win both a Nobel Prize for Literature and an Oscar, highlighting his significant impact on both literature and film.