Man and Superman

Interesting Facts

• «Man and Superman» is a play that combines elements of comedy and philosophical treatise, exploring ideas of feminism, marriage, and human nature.
• The play includes the famous «Don Juan in Hell», a philosophical dialogue exploring themes of morality and human existence.
• Bernard Shaw used the play as a means to discuss Friedrich Nietzsche's theories on the superman, reflected in the title.
• The play was written in response to a request for a work exploring the theme of Don Juan, but Shaw expanded it to broader philosophical questions.
• Although the play is rarely performed in its entirety due to its length, individual parts, especially «Don Juan in Hell», are often performed separately.