Who is the author of the short play, The Dark Lady of the Sonnets?​

Correct option is B

Explanation:
George Bernard Shaw wrote The Dark Lady of the Sonnets in 1910.
This short play imagines a humorous encounter between William Shakespeare and the "Dark Lady" referenced in his sonnets.
Shaw uses this fictional meeting to advocate for the establishment of a national theater and to critique social and cultural issues of his time.

Information Booster:
George Bernard Shaw is an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist.
Known for works like Pygmalion and Saint Joan.
He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
Context of The Dark Lady of the Sonnets:
The "Dark Lady" is a mysterious figure referenced in Shakespeare's sonnets, believed to be his muse.
Shaw's play is a comedic yet intellectual exploration of literature, history, and politics.
Genre: Satirical drama.
In George Bernard Shaw's 1910 short comedy The Dark Lady of the Sonnets, William Shakespeare, who is supposed to meet the "Dark Lady," unintentionally runs into Queen Elizabeth I and tries to convince her to establish a national theater. The play was developed as part of an effort to establish a "Shakespeare National Theatre" by 1916. Reflects Shaw’s wit and his ability to weave social commentary into his plays.

Additional Knowledge:
Ben Jonson: A contemporary of Shakespeare, known for plays like Volpone and The Alchemist.
Oscar Wilde: Famous for The Importance of Being Earnest, he primarily wrote comedies of manners.
Oliver Goldsmith: Known for She Stoops to Conquer and his pastoral poem The Deserted Village.