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『비사회적 사회주의자』는 아일랜드의 저명한 극작가이자 비평가로 재치와 풍자로 유명한 조지 버나드 쇼의 소설이다. 이 책은 1887년에 처음 출판되었습니다. 이 이야기는 특권적인 양육을 거부하고 사회주의자가 된 젊은 귀족 시드니 트레퓨시스의 삶을 따릅니다. 소설은 계급 투쟁, 불평등, 정치적 이데올로기의 복잡성이라는 주제를 탐구합니다.
Shaw는 자신의 주인공을 통해 사회적 규범과 상류층의 위선을 비판하며, 자신의 메시지를 전달하기 위해 종종 유머와 아이러니를 사용합니다. "비사회적 사회주의자"는 쇼 자신의 진화하는 정치적 신념과 당시 자본주의와 전통 사회주의에 대한 비판을 반영합니다.
이 소설은 Shaw의 초기 작품 중 하나로 간주되며 그의 독특한 스타일과 날카로운 사회적 논평을 선보입니다. 사회 정의 문제를 탐구하고 상충되는 이상과 개인적 야망을 탐색하는 인물을 묘사하는 데 있어 오늘날에도 여전히 관련성이 있습니다.


"An Unsocial Socialist" is a novel written by George Bernard Shaw, a prominent Irish playwright and critic, known for his wit and satire. It was first published in 1887. The story follows the life of a young aristocrat, Sidney Trefusis, who rejects his privileged upbringing and becomes a socialist. The novel explores themes of class struggle, inequality, and the complexities of political ideologies.
Shaw uses his protagonist to critique the societal norms and the hypocrisy of the upper classes, often employing humor and irony to convey his message. "An Unsocial Socialist" reflects Shaw's own evolving political beliefs and his critique of both capitalism and traditional socialism of his time.
The novel is considered one of Shaw's early works and showcases his distinctive style and sharp social commentary. It remains relevant today for its exploration of social justice issues and its portrayal of characters navigating conflicting ideals and personal ambitions.

Summary
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.

Contents
CHAPTER I. In the dusk of an October evening
CHAPTER II. One sunny afternoon, a hansom drove at great speed
CHAPTER III. One of the professors at Alton College was a Mrs. Miller
CHAPTER IV. Saturday at Alton College, nominally a half holiday
CHAPTER V. What had passed between Smilash and Henrietta remained
CHAPTER VI. The year wore on
CHAPTER VII. Agatha was at this time in her seventeenth year
CHAPTER VIII. Mrs. Trefusis found her parents so unsympathetic on
CHAPTER IX. Next day Smilash obtained from his wife a promise
CHAPTER X. The remains of Henrietta Trefusis were interred in
CHAPTER XI. Brandon Beeches, in the Thames valley
CHAPTER XII. On the following Thursday Gertrude, Agatha, and Jane met
CHAPTER XIII. One morning Gertrude got a letter from her father
CHAPTER XIV. What has come over Gertrude
CHAPTER XV. Erskine soon found plenty of themes
CHAPTER XVI. One sunny forenoon, as Agatha sat reading on
CHAPTER XVII. Gertrude, unaware of the extent to
CHAPTER XVIII. When Gertrude found herself beside Trefusis

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