First produced in 1894, Arms and the Man is a play that satirizes the romantic idealization of war and the military. Through its witty dialogue and clever plot twists, the play exposes the absurdity and hypocrisy of the Victorian era, while also offering a critique of contemporary society. This edition includes an introduction and notes by the editor, making it an ideal choice for students and theater enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.