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The Irrational Knot
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The Irrational Knot

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"The Irrational Knot" is a compelling early novel by Bernard Shaw, showcasing his emerging talent for social satire and sharp wit. The story revolves around the unconventional marriage of Susanna Conolly, a woman of intellect and independence, and Egerton Bompas, a working-class man with radical ideas. Shaw explores the clash of classes and philosophies, challenging Victorian-era notions of love, marriage, and social status.

Through lively dialogue and engaging characters, Shaw dissects the a?~irrational knot' of matrimony, questioning whether love can truly transcend societal constraints. "The Irrational Knot" offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of literature's great playwrights and social commentators, and remains a thought-provoking and entertaining read for modern audiences.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
448
ISBN
9781024358384

"The Irrational Knot" is a compelling early novel by Bernard Shaw, showcasing his emerging talent for social satire and sharp wit. The story revolves around the unconventional marriage of Susanna Conolly, a woman of intellect and independence, and Egerton Bompas, a working-class man with radical ideas. Shaw explores the clash of classes and philosophies, challenging Victorian-era notions of love, marriage, and social status.

Through lively dialogue and engaging characters, Shaw dissects the a?~irrational knot' of matrimony, questioning whether love can truly transcend societal constraints. "The Irrational Knot" offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of literature's great playwrights and social commentators, and remains a thought-provoking and entertaining read for modern audiences.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Hutson Street Press
Date
22 May 2025
Pages
448
ISBN
9781024358384