Moravian

One way to identify a Shavian play is to determine if it is written by Shaw and if it contains classic Shavian elements such wit, sharp dialogue, fabulously layered characters and references to the classics. In addition, he is famous for â??comedies of mannersâ??. With the story about a wager made by an upper class Svengali that he can remake a low class women into â??a great Lady", 'Pygmalionâ?? is classic Shavian.

"Pygmalion" is considered a Shavian play because it reflects the social commentary and wit typical of George Bernard Shaw's work. It challenges conventional ideas about class, gender, and society, features sharp dialogue, and uses humor to critique societal norms. Shaw's distinctive voice and themes of self-improvement and social mobility are also evident in "Pygmalion."

Colin Stuart Sparks has written:

'The social origins of Shavian drama'

Mark Robert Dodd has written:

'Shavian phases of Faust' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Characters