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An Unsocial Socialist: Book Guide, Author and Facts

An Unsocial Socialist by George Bernard Shaw: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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From the book:In the dusk of an October evening, a sensible looking woman of forty came out through an oaken door to a broad landing on the first floor of an old English country-house. A braid of her hair had fallen forward as if she had been stooping over book or pen; and she stood for a moment to smooth it, and to gaze contemplatively - not in the least sentimentally - through the tall, narrow window. The sun was setting, but its glories were at the other side of the house; for this window looked eastward, where the landscape of sheepwalks and pasture land was sobering at the approach of darkness. The lady, like one to whom silence and quiet were luxuries, lingered on the landing for some time. Then she turned towards another door, on which was inscribed, in white letters, Class Room No. 6. Arrested by a whispering above, she paused in the doorway, and looked up the stairs along a bro

Quick facts about An Unsocial Socialist

  • Title: An Unsocial Socialist
  • Author: George Bernard Shaw
  • First published: 1887
  • Genre: translations into german, translations into portuguese, british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author)
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL1066453W

Where to read An Unsocial Socialist

An Unsocial Socialist by George Bernard Shaw is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is An Unsocial Socialist about?

From the book:In the dusk of an October evening, a sensible looking woman of forty came out through an oaken door to a broad landing on the first floor of an old English country-house.

Who wrote An Unsocial Socialist?

An Unsocial Socialist was written by George Bernard Shaw.

When was An Unsocial Socialist published?

An Unsocial Socialist was first published in 1887.

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