As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in h…

Max Beerbohm
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As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in his own generation. But as a personality, he is immortal. ✨ Sir Max Beerbohm (1954). Around Theatres
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