02305cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500640014326400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350800620042452013460048653400450183265300300187765300240190785600430193199900170197411354UtSlPG20260610133254.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aShaw, Bernard,d1856-195014aThe Irrational Knot :bBeing the Second Novel of His Nonage 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aRick Niles, John Hagerson and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Irrational Knot" by George Bernard Shaw is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 19th century during Shaw's formative years as a writer. This book explores themes of class, morality, and the complexities of human relationships, using characters that represent a cross-section of society and its values. Central to the story is Conolly, an Irish-American electrical engineer whose interactions with society reveal the tension between social ambition and the constraints of class and personal ethics.  The opening of "The Irrational Knot" sets the stage for the story by introducing Conolly as he prepares for a concert at which he will perform. This moment establishes his character—confident and competent in his art. The scene shifts between Conolly and a young woman named Elinor, who is portrayed as both intriguing and critical of her surroundings. Through their interactions, Shaw exposes the characters' nuances and the social commentary inherent in their exchanges, hinting at deeper explorations of self-identity, aspiration, and the tangled web of social expectations. This beginning effectively lays the groundwork for a narrative that examines human connections and the irrationalities that bind individuals in both personal and societal contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSocial classes -- Fiction  aMarriage -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11354  c52800d52800