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Mrs. Warren's Profession is an 1893 play by George Bernard Shaw about Vivie Warren, an educated young woman who discovers that her mother accumulated wealth through prostitution and brothel ownership. Their confrontation allows Shaw to present prostitution as an economic consequence of restricted employment and low wages for women rather than simply an individual moral failure. British censorship delayed its public performance in London until 1925.
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Mrs. Warren's Profession ranks #93 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind Avenue Q, ahead of Come From Away.
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How good is Mrs. Warren's Profession?
Mrs. Warren's Profession scores 8.18/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Historically bold Shaw play with durable feminist and economic critique; melodramatic elements feel dated to some.
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