Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek
mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in
1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his
sculptures, which then came to life. This immensely popular romantic
comedy by George Bernard Shaw is not only a classic in its own right,
but has spawned numerous plays, stories and films (including its
memorable official celluloid adaptation My Fair Lady all over the world.
Having undergone various adaptations, the most widely known being the
American musical My Fair Lady, the play continues to tug at the
heartstrings of its audiences even more than a century after its first
performance.