Publisher's Synopsis
Cashel Byron's Profession is a novel written by Irish playwright and author, George Bernard Shaw, first published in 1901. The novel tells the story of Cashel Byron, a young man from a poor background who becomes a professional boxer to make a living. Despite his success in the ring, Cashel is conflicted about his profession and struggles to reconcile his love of boxing with his desire for a more intellectual and refined life.In addition to the novel, the book also includes two plays by Shaw: The Admirable Bashville, a satirical comedy about a cowardly poet who becomes a hero by accident, and an essay on prizefighting, in which Shaw argues that boxing is a legitimate sport that requires skill and discipline.Overall, Cashel Byron's Profession is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that explores themes of class, ambition, and the nature of success. Shaw's sharp wit and social commentary are on full display in this book, making it a must-read for fans of his work and anyone interested in Victorian-era literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
