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020 _a0002090538
082 _a822.912
_bSHA/A
100 _aShaw, Bernard
245 1 0 _aThe apple cart: a political extravaganza
260 _aNew Delhi
_bOrient Longman
_c1999
300 _a159p.
500 _aWith an introduction and notes by A.C. Ward
520 _aA a satirical comedy about several political philosophies which are expounded by the characters, often in lengthy monologues. The plot follows the fictional English King Magnus as he spars with, and ultimately outwits, Prime Minister Proteus and his cabinet, who seek to strip the monarchy of its remaining political influence. Magnus opposes the corporation "Breakages, Limited", which controls politicians and impedes technical progress.
650 0 _aEnglish literature - Drama
650 0 _aPolitical science--Philosophy
650 0 _aShelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822
650 0 _aDemocracy
942 _cBK
999 _c1587
_d1587