The Irrational Knot: Being the Second Novel of His Nonage

Autor*innen

• George Bernard Shaw

Parameter

• 372 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Irische Literatur

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Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, this social satire delves into the complexities of marriage, love, and class through the lives of two couples from different social strata. The story, driven by the idealistic Dr. Richard Dudgeon, reveals the absurdities and contradictions of societal norms through sharp wit and engaging dialogue. As misunderstandings arise, characters grapple with their desires versus societal expectations, offering a critical examination of the era's rigid class system and attitudes towards relationships.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover