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A bold fusion of romantic farce and philosophical discourse, this ambitious play explores the eternal battle of the sexes, the social roles of men and women, and the evolutionary drive behind human behavior. At the center is Jack Tanner, a radical thinker and confirmed bachelor, who finds himself pursued both intellectually and romantically-by the determined Ann Whitefield. As she sets out to marry him, Tanner resists not only her charms but the very idea of marriage, viewing it as a trap of convention and biology. The play famously includes the "Don Juan in Hell" dream sequence, where Shaw expands his ideas on human purpose, heaven, and the Life Force that drives creation. Funny, provocative, and intellectually daring, this is more than a play-it's a theatrical manifesto on love, freedom, and the future of humanity.