Description |
xviii, 203 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Pt. 1. Introduction to the Novels. A History of the Novels. The Novels as Self-Portraiture. The Frame of the Portrait. A Note on Methodology -- Pt. 2. The Art of the Novels, Or, The Maturity of Immaturity. Portrait of the Artist as an Old Reviser. Portrait of the Artist as an Old Critic. A Relatively Mature Portrait of a Decidedly Immature Artist -- Pt. 3. A Dialectical Portrait of an Emerging Superman -- Introduction. God Being Dead, the Proper Study of Mankind Is Superman. Ch. 1. The Proto-Shaw: A Monster of Propriety (Immaturity). Ch. 2. Thesis: A Monster of the Mind (The Irrational Knot). Ch. 3. Antithesis: A Monster of the Body (Love Among the Artists). Ch. 4. Synthesis (Theory): The Mind and Body of the Superman (Cashel Byron's Profession). Ch. 5. Synthesis (Practice): Mr. Shaw's Profession (An Unsocial Socialist) -- Conclusion: The Romance of the Real, Or, The Adventures of the Irishman in His Search for God |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [195]-199) and index |
Subject |
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Fictional works.
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Fiction -- Technique.
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LC no. |
95043722 |
ISBN |
0813014263 cloth alkaline paper |
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