Download The Miraculous Revenge by George Bernard Shaw. A satirical short story of mystery and madness. Available in PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats.
The Miraculous Revenge Summary
The Miraculous Revenge is a short story by George Bernard Shaw that combines Gothic elements with comedic critique. In a tale involving madness, mystery, and mistaken identity, Shaw experiments with narrative form and tone, showcasing his early ability to provoke thought through satire and subversion.
The Miraculous Revenge Excerpt
Short Summary: What begins as a supernatural tale unravels into a sharp satire of religious fanaticism and psychological fragility.
"It is not what you believe, but how stubbornly you believe it, that decides the miracle."
An Irish narrator recounts his encounter with a devout cousin who believes he has witnessed a divine act of vengeance. But as events unfold—filled with strange visions, dramatic declarations, and confused identities—Shaw twists the Gothic tropes into absurdity. The miraculous gives way to the mistaken; the holy, to the hilariously human.
Shaw’s early wit is already sharp. He questions the nature of belief, the folly of certainty, and the human tendency to turn coincidence into cosmic proof. Though brief, the story hints at themes he would later explore more fully on the stage.
The Miraculous Revenge is not only a parody, but also a preview of Shaw’s lifelong interrogation of logic, emotion, and the masks people wear in the pursuit of meaning.
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