Cashel Byron's Profession by Bernard Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
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| Title | Cashel Byron's Profession |
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| Summary | "Cashel Byron's Profession" by George Bernard Shaw is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to a young man named Cashel Byron, who is seen as a rough and disobedient boy navigating the struggles between his athletic talents and the academic expectations placed upon him. The narrative unfolds within the confines of Moncrief House, a scholarly establishment intended for the sons of gentlemen, and explores themes of character development, social class, and the influences of parental expectations. The opening of the novel depicts a wet spring afternoon at Moncrief House, establishing an environment filled with youthful energy, chaos, and the weariness of authority figures. Dr. Moncrief, the head of the establishment, converses with Cashel's mother about her son's lack of academic ambition and tendencies toward rough behavior. As they discuss Cashel’s future, it becomes apparent that he is a physically strong boy but exhibits a lack of serious commitment to his studies. Upon Cashel's arrival, tension arises as communication between him and his mother reveals their strained relationship; he bristles under her criticism and the weight of societal expectations. The scene sets the stage for his rebellious spirit and the conflicts he will face as he seeks to carve out his own identity beyond the limits imposed by his upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Boxers (Sports) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boxing stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5872 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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