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The Irrational Knot - George Bernard Shaw

Name: The Irrational Knot - George Bernard Shaw
Brand: Kessinger Publishing
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The Irrational Knot is a novel written by the renowned Irish playwright and writer, George Bernard Shaw. The book is a social satire that explores the themes of marriage, love, and class in Victorian England. The story revolves around the lives of two young couples, the wealthy and aristocratic Henry and Blanche, and the lower-class Jack and Jane. The two couples are brought together by a mutual acquaintance, the idealistic and unconventional Dr. Richard Dudgeon. As the story unfolds, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of social conventions and expectations, leading to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts.Through his sharp wit and clever dialogue, Shaw exposes the hypocrisy and irrationality of Victorian society, particularly its rigid class system and attitudes towards marriage and love. The novel also explores the tension between reason and emotion, as the characters struggle to reconcile their own desires and beliefs with the expectations of society.Overall, The Irrational Knot is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that offers a biting critique of Victorian society and its values. Shaw's unique style and perspective make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781419167713

Producent

Kessinger Publishing

Kod produktu

330GPC03527KS

Rok wydania

2004

Elementy

352

Oprawa

Miekka

Format

19.1x23.5cm