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George Bernard Shaw

The author of the play, referenced in the endnotes.

minor

Also known as George

First appearance: endnotes

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HHHenry HigginsEDEliza DoolittleFEFreddy Eynsfor…CPColonel Picker…MPMrs. PearceGBGeorge Bernard Shaw

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