George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a classic play that tells the story of phonics teacher Henry Higgins, who takes on the challenge of transforming a simple flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a sophisticated lady worthy of the upper echelons of society. This profound and topical drama examines the issues of class inequality, the influence of the social environment on a person, as well as issues of identity and self-determination. Known for its sharp social criticism and intellectual depth, "Pygmalion" remains one of the most outstanding and valuable works of world drama.